Primary Teacher
Job Title: Year 5 Class Teacher
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: M1–UPS3 (£34,398–£52,490)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and skilled Year 5 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Watford from September 2026. This is a full-time role, offering an excellent opportunity to inspire and engage pupils within Key Stage 2 in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.
The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering creative, well-structured and differentiated learning experiences that support pupils’ academic progress, personal development and confidence. You will play a key role in fostering a love of learning, strengthening core skills, and promoting positive learning behaviours.
About the School
- This inclusive and community-focused primary school is committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
- The school promotes high standards in teaching and learning alongside a strong emphasis on wellbeing and personal development.
- Staff work collaboratively to create a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment.
- The leadership team is highly supportive, with a strong focus on professional development and staff wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative and well-differentiated lessons for a mixed Year 5 class.
- Ensure strong progress in core subjects, particularly English and Mathematics, as well as foundation subjects.
- Use assessment effectively to track progress and inform next steps in learning.
- Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
- Support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parents/carers.
- Contribute to wider school life, enrichment activities and school events.
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attainment and engagement.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
- Experience teaching within Key Stage 2
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective differentiation.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- A creative, reflective and proactive approach to teaching.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
How to Apply
To find out more, please contact Elina on 01923 295300 or apply below.
We offer a £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards. (AGY)
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.