Year 5 Teacher

Hays Education are working in partnership with a friendly and supportive junior school in Wolverhampton to recruit an experienced Year 5 Teacher for a maternity cover position from November 2026 until May 2027.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school places a strong emphasis on respect, resilience and aspiration, creating a positive culture where pupils are supported to become confident, independent learners.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a Year 5 class and work alongside a dedicated and collaborative staff team. Planning will already be in place, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons while adapting resources and teaching approaches to meet the needs of your pupils. The role also includes allocated PPA time to support workload and planning responsibilities.

• Teaching a Year 5 class within Key Stage 2
• Delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Using existing planning and adapting lessons where appropriate to suit the needs of the class
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and support staff
• Dedicated PPA time provided

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 2
• Strong knowledge of the Year 5 curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
• A commitment to raising standards and supporting pupil achievement
• A passion for helping children reach their full potential

• Competitive daily rate paid to scale
• Holiday pay in addition to your daily rate
• Access to the Hays App for timesheets, holiday requests and training
• Free safeguarding and CPD training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across the local area

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