Year 5 Teacher - Good School - Croydon - January 2026 Start
Why apply: a creative, high-impact Year 5 Teacher role that starts January 2026 , based in a friendly Good primary school in Croydon . This Full-Time Year 5 Teacher post is for a practitioner who loves delivering engaging, enquiry-led lessons and preparing pupils for the final push into Year 6.
The school
Located in Croydon, this Good school blends academic focus with strong pastoral care. The leadership team invests in staff development and values innovation. As the Year 5 Teacher you will join a motivated KS2 team; the Year 5 Teacher will lead classroom practice that balances rigour and creativity. The Year 5 Teacher appointed will begin formal duties in January 2026 and will participate in planning and assessment cycles across the spring term (January 2026 onwards).
What the Year 5 Teacher will do
• Plan, teach and assess ambitious Year 5 lessons; as Year 5 Teacher you will foster independence and reasoning.
• The Year 5 Teacher will use assessment to personalise learning and run targeted interventions.
• The Year 5 Teacher will liaise with parents, lead trips and organise enrichment activities for Year 5.
• Work with colleagues to ensure progression from Year 4 and smooth transition into Year 6.
Who we’re looking for
• QTS and proven Year 5 / KS2 experience as a Year 5 Teacher.
• A Year 5 Teacher with strong subject knowledge, excellent behaviour management and creativity.
• Someone ready to start in January 2026 and commit to the Full-Time Year 5 Teacher role through the academic year.
Contract and start
This is a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher vacancy; the Full-Time contract begins January 2026 . Induction and mentoring will be provided from January 2026 to support the Year 5 Teacher settling in and making immediate impact.
Application Process
To be considered for this Year 5 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV
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