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Year 5 Teacher
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 120 - 180 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Are you an experienced KS2 Teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover role in a supportive primary school? We're looking for a dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming school in Birkenhead, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that help pupils grow in confidence and prepare for Year 6.
Year 5 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Birkenhead
Prospero Teaching are working with a friendly and well-resourced primary school in Birkenhead who are seeking a confident Year 5 Teacher to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will take full classroom responsibility, planning and delivering creative and well-structured lessons that inspire pupils and promote progress across all subjects.
You'll be joining a collaborative KS2 team with excellent leadership support and access to high-quality resources. This role would suit an experienced teacher confident in classroom management and assessment, but ECTs with strong placement experience in upper KS2 are also encouraged to apply.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
* Location - Birkenhead
* Position - Year 5 Teacher
* Start date - November 2025
* Contract type - Fixed Term / Maternity Cover
* Full time/part time - Full time
* Minimum rate of pay - £120 - £180 per day
* Hours - 8:00am to 4:00pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Teaching qualification with QTS
* Experience teaching within KS2 (essential)
* Knowledge of the Year 5 curriculum and assessment
* Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as some training is provided)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
* Provide two professional references
For more information about the role or how Prospero Teaching can help you secure your next role, please contact Patrick at
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching offer free CPD courses online.
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