Year 5 Teacher - Outstanding School - Kingston - January...

Marchant Recruitment
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Are you an ambitious Year 5 Teacher eager to inspire confident, curious learners from January 2026? This Outstanding primary school in Kingston is seeking a passionate Year 5 Teacher to join their upper KS2 team on a Full-Time basis starting January 2026 . The Year 5 Teacher will be invited into a professional culture that combines high academic expectations with a strong commitment to children’s wellbeing.

About the role — what the Year 5 Teacher will do
From January 2026 , the Year 5 Teacher will lead a vibrant Year 5 class, designing rigorous, enquiry-led sequences that deepen subject knowledge and reasoning skills. The Year 5 Teacher will be expected to plan ambitious lessons in mathematics, literacy and foundation subjects, using assessment to shape learning journeys and ensure every child progresses. The Year 5 Teacher will take a central role in transition preparation for Year 6 and will contribute to enrichment activities across the school.

Why this Year 5 Teacher post matters
This Outstanding Kingston school prides itself on excellent pupil outcomes, innovative curriculum design and strong pastoral systems. The appointed Year 5 Teacher will join a collaborative phase team that meets frequently to share practice. From January 2026 , the Year 5 Teacher will benefit from targeted CPD, coaching and a leadership team that supports classroom autonomy whilst maintaining high standards. The Year 5 Teacher will also be encouraged to contribute to whole-school initiatives and to take on areas of responsibility where appropriate.

Person specification — Year 5 Teacher requirements
We are seeking a Year 5 Teacher with QTS, strong KS2 experience and a commitment to raising standards through creativity and rigour. The ideal Year 5 Teacher can manage behaviour with warmth, use assessment insights to personalise learning, and inspire pupils to be resilient and curious. The Year 5 Teacher should be ready to take part in parent consultations and school events from January 2026 , and will be supported by dedicated TAs.

Contract & practicalities
This is a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher post beginning January 2026 . The school offers a structured induction in January 2026 and ongoing mentoring so the Year 5 Teacher makes an immediate impact. The Full-Time Year 5 Teacher contract provides stability and opportunities for career progression in a high-achieving setting.

To be considered for this Year 5 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.

Posted 2025-10-10

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