Year 5 Teacher – Manchester

Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
Job Title: Year 5 Class Teacher
Sector: Primary Education
Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term (Permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS dependent on experience

About the School

A welcoming inclusive and forward-thinking primary school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated and motivated Year 5 Teacher to join their Key Stage 2 team. The school serves a diverse and vibrant local community and prides itself on fostering a supportive ambitious and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school has a strong leadership team who are highly visible approachable and committed to staff development and wellbeing. Collaboration is a key strength of the school with teachers working closely together to plan share ideas and support one another. Pupils are enthusiastic well-supported and benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that values both academic success and personal development.

Key Stage 2 is well established within the school with clear systems in place for planning assessment and intervention. Year 5 is viewed as a vital year in preparing pupils for the challenges of Upper Key Stage 2 and staff are supported to deliver engaging challenging lessons that build independence resilience and confidence.

About the Role

As the Year 5 Class Teacher you will take full responsibility for a Year 5 class delivering high-quality teaching across the curriculum in line with the National Curriculum. You will play a key role in developing pupils subject knowledge learning behaviours and readiness for Year 6.

You will be expected to plan engaging and well-structured lessons that challenge and support pupils of varying abilities. A strong emphasis is placed on English and mathematics alongside a broad and creative curriculum that promotes curiosity and critical thinking.

You will work closely with teaching assistants the Upper Key Stage 2 team and senior leaders to monitor progress implement interventions and support pupils academic and emotional development.

This role is suitable for both experienced KS2 teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are keen to develop their practice within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Year 5 Teacher will include:

Planning delivering and evaluating high-quality lessons across the curriculum
Teaching reading writing grammar and mathematics to a high standard
Creating an inclusive engaging and well-managed classroom environment
Using assessment to track progress and inform future planning
Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils including SEND and EAL
Promoting positive behaviour and strong learning habits
Supporting pupils social emotional and personal development
Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and KS2 colleagues
Communicating effectively with parents and carers
Contributing to staff meetings CPD and whole-school initiatives
Upholding safeguarding health and safety procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Year 5 Teacher who demonstrates:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in Key Stage 2
Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
Excellent classroom management and organisation
A positive reflective and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable but not essential:

Experience teaching in an urban or diverse school setting
Subject leadership experience or interest

Training Support & Development

The school offers:

A structured induction programme
Ongoing mentoring and coaching
High-quality CPD aligned with career goals
Supportive and approachable leadership
Opportunities for progression and leadership

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks references and safeguarding training.

Why Apply

Supportive and inclusive school culture
Collaborative Key Stage 2 team
Well-behaved and motivated pupils
Long-term role with permanent potential
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact