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Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 32,916 - 52,490 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Year 5 Class Teacher - Kettering

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire | Full-Time or Part-Time | September 2026 Start | Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

Would you like to join a supportive and welcoming primary school where pupil achievement, staff wellbeing, and high-quality teaching are genuinely valued?

We are working in partnership with a friendly and ambitious primary school in Kettering that is seeking to appoint a talented Year 5 Class Teacher from September 2026. The school is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and is looking for a committed teacher who can inspire pupils and help them reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a positive school community that prides itself on delivering a broad and engaging curriculum, fostering strong relationships, and creating a nurturing environment where every child is supported to succeed.

The Role

Deliver engaging, creative, and purposeful lessons across the Year 5 curriculum.
Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and raise attainment.
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and presentation.
Differentiate and adapt learning to ensure all pupils can access and enjoy the curriculum.
Develop pupils' confidence, independence, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to support positive pupil outcomes.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5, is desirable but not essential.
Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
A passion for helping children achieve their best academically and personally.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
A reflective, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme.

What's On Offer

Full-time or part-time Year 5 Class Teacher position.
September 2026 start.
Permanent opportunity within a supportive primary school in Kettering.
Competitive salary in line with the MPS/UPS, pro rata for part-time work.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
Well-resourced classrooms and excellent teaching facilities.
Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, including training in curriculum development, assessment, behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND provision, adaptive teaching, and evidence-based classroom practice.

Through Tradewind, you'll also gain free access to over 2,500 CPD-certified courses via The National College, helping you continue to develop your teaching skills and progress your career.

If you're a passionate Year 5 Class Teacher looking for a full-time or part-time permanent opportunity where you can make a real difference to children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Year 5 Class Teacher opportunity in Kettering, starting September 2026

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