Primary Teacher

Year 5 Teacher

Location: Aylesbury
Start Date: January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919

About the Role

Year 5 marks a pivotal stage where expectations rise and maintaining structure and consistency is essential to support pupil progress. As a Year 5 Teacher, you will lead pupils through a more challenging curriculum, fostering strong routines and providing excellent support to ensure their continued development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the Year 5 curriculum across core subjects effectively
Support the development of reading comprehension and writing skills
Plan and deliver structured mathematics lessons
Prepare pupils for progression to upper Key Stage 2
Monitor pupil progress and provide targeted interventions as needed
Maintain consistent classroom routines to promote a positive learning environment

The Classroom Environment

Lessons are well-structured and consistent
Pupils clearly understand expectations
Behaviour is well-managed and stable
Learning progresses steadily and confidently

Skills and Experience

Proven experience teaching within Key Stage 2
Strong classroom management and organisational skills
Effective planning and clear communication abilities

What Success Looks Like

Consistent pupil progress and attainment
Increased pupil confidence and engagement
Maintained strong classroom routines and behaviour
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable; however, applications are welcomed from unqualified teachers with relevant KS2 experience.

What Supply Desk Offers

Competitive pay rates
Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
Out-of-hours on-call support
Opportunities for both day-to-day and long-term assignments
Please contact The Team on for further information and to apply below.

Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ bonus for anyone who introduces a teacher or teaching assistant. Please get in touch for full details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which must be maintained throughout their employment. Compliance with Safer Recruitment standards is mandatory

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