Year 5 Class Teacher – Bexley | Immediate Start

Experienced KS2 Teacher Needed for a Year 5 Class in Bexley

Forward Teaching is recruiting a confident and experienced Year 5 Class Teacher for a primary school in Bexley, with an immediate start available.

The school has described the Year 5 class positively. There are a small number of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with Teaching Assistant support already in place.

This opportunity would suit a teacher who has strong KS2 experience, excellent classroom management skills and the confidence to establish consistent routines and expectations.

The Role

As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you’ll be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum.

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day teaching and progress of the class.

• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.

• Creating a positive, structured classroom environment.

• Adapting teaching to meet a range of learning needs.

• Working effectively with the Teaching Assistants supporting pupils with EHCPs.

• Assessing progress and providing feedback.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and school leadership.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a teacher who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Previous KS2 teaching experience, ideally in Years 5 or 6.

• Excellent behaviour management skills.

• Strong curriculum knowledge and classroom organisation.

• Experience adapting teaching for pupils with SEND and EHCPs.

• The ability to work effectively alongside support staff.

• Confidence taking responsibility for a class with minimal settling-in time.

• A professional, reliable and positive approach.

Previous Year 5 experience would be particularly beneficial, although strong teachers from other KS2 year groups are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply Through Forward Teaching?

• Immediate teaching opportunity in Bexley.

• A positively described Year 5 class.

• Existing TA support for pupils with EHCPs.

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience.

• Personal support throughout the recruitment process.

• An experienced local education recruiter who understands primary school staffing.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced KS2 teacher looking for your next opportunity and can start at short notice, we’d love to hear from you.

Email your CV: lottie@forward-teaching.co.uk Call: 020 3633 1444

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks