Job Description:

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire | Full-Time or Part-Time | September 2026 Start | Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

Would you like to join a supportive and welcoming primary school where pupil achievement, staff wellbeing, and high-quality teaching are genuinely valued?

We are working in partnership with a friendly and ambitious primary school in Kettering that is seeking to appoint a talented Year 5 Class Teacher from September 2026. The school is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and is looking for a committed teacher who can inspire pupils and help them reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a positive school community that prides itself on delivering a broad and engaging curriculum, fostering strong relationships, and creating a nurturing environment where every child is supported to succeed.

• Deliver engaging, creative, and purposeful lessons across the Year 5 curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and presentation.
• Differentiate and adapt learning to ensure all pupils can access and enjoy the curriculum.
• Develop pupils' confidence, independence, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to support positive pupil outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5, is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for helping children achieve their best academically and personally.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• A reflective, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme.

• Full-time or part-time Year 5 Class Teacher position.
• September 2026 start.
• Permanent opportunity within a supportive primary school in Kettering.
• Competitive salary in line with the MPS/UPS, pro rata for part-time work.
• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent teaching facilities.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, including training in curriculum development, assessment, behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND provision, adaptive teaching, and evidence-based classroom practice.

Through Tradewind, you'll also gain free access to over 2,500 CPD-certified courses via The National College, helping you continue to develop your teaching skills and progress your career.

If you're a passionate Year 5 Class Teacher looking for a full-time or part-time permanent opportunity where you can make a real difference to children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Year 5 Class Teacher opportunity in Kettering, starting September 2026.