Are you a passionate educator with a love for inspiring young minds? Do you believe in nurturing creativity, curiosity, and confidence in the classroom? An exciting KS2 teaching opportunity presents in Stockport!
On behalf of our client school, Tradewind are seeking a dedicated Year 5 teacher for a full-time role commencing asap. This role will pay to scale (MPS1-6) and the school are looking to appoint an individual committed to excellence in the classroom.
As the Year 5 Teacher, you will be responsible for an averaged sized class where children predominantly are working below age related expectations. You will be tasked with the challenge of accelerating progress, raising attainment levels and supporting children in making positive choices. Not only this, you will have a full-time teaching assistant in Year 5 who is pro-active and has established strong relationships with the class. If you are a confident KS2 teacher ready to make an impact, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Year 5 Teacher - Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and energy into the classroom, making learning fun and engaging for young children.
Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the Year 5 curriculum and know how to scaffold and stretch activities to maximise potential
Plan engaging lessons linked to real life scenarios and assess children's progress to determine the need for intervention
Continually seek to improve your practice, embracing feedback and new teaching strategies.
Have strong communication skills and act well as an independent educator as well as a team player, contributing to a supportive school culture
Why this school?
This larger than average school boasts large learning spaces including opportunities to take learning to the outdoors. The school support a bespoke curriculum tailored towards the needs of the children so this role is strongly suited to an individual who thrives by bringing their own ideas and creative strategies to the table.
The school is led by a very experienced Headteacher who knows the school, parents and local community very well. Passionate about his school, he drives a hardworking team of staff who pride themselves on making a real difference to the lives of all children in their care.
If you feel like you meet the skills required to excel in this Year 5 teaching role, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte on or email
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience in teaching at the primary level - KS2 highly desirable
- A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application in the classroom
- Applicants will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check and need proof of right to work in the UK.
The Benefits of Working with Tradewind
o Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
o Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
o Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
o Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
o We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer