Year 5 Teacher | Permanent opportunity in Hammersmith
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hammersmith is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join their Key Stage 2 team from January 2026 . This is a fantastic full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to take the next step in their teaching career.
Year 5 Class Teacher – January 2026 Start
Location: Hammersmith, West London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London – dependent on experience)
About the School
- A vibrant, community-focused school with a strong reputation for both academic excellence and pastoral care.
- Rated “Good” by Ofsted, with particular strengths in teaching quality, leadership, and pupil behaviour.
- Committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity, and independence.
- Supportive leadership team who prioritise staff development, wellbeing, and collaborative working.
- Well-resourced classrooms and access to modern technology to support teaching and learning.
Role Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to a Year 5 class in line with the National Curriculum.
- Support pupils’ academic progress while also developing their social, emotional, and personal skills.
- Foster a positive, respectful classroom culture where all pupils feel safe and valued.
- Assess, track, and monitor pupil achievement to ensure strong progress is made.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across KS2 to plan, share resources, and drive school improvement.
- Maintain effective communication with parents and carers to support pupil outcomes.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school through CPD, team meetings, and enrichment activities.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
- Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, ideally with experience in Year 5.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage and inspire learners.
- A reflective, organised, and motivated approach to teaching.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the School Offers
- A permanent, full-time teaching role within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
- High-quality professional development opportunities and career progression.
- A warm, inclusive school community with pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Supportive senior leadership with a clear vision and strong focus on wellbeing.
How to Apply
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the start of a child’s learning journey and want to be part of a nurturing school in Hammersmith, we’d love to hear from you.
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