Year 5 Teacher | Lambeth | Independent School
Are you an ambitious Year 5 Teacher who thrives on curriculum leadership and high standards? A distinguished Independent School in Lambeth seeks a Year 5 Teacher to start in January 2026. The Year 5 Teacher will be expected to plan in the weeks prior to January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 in a role that blends excellent classroom practice with contribution to whole school improvement.
A week in the life - Year 5 Teacher
Mornings: the Year 5 Teacher leads mathematics and English sequences as the Year 5 Teacher, focusing on reasoning, compositional writing and vocabulary development. Afternoons: the Year 5 Teacher delivers practical STEM and humanities projects as the Year 5 Teacher, runs booster sessions and prepares transition materials for Year 6. The Year 5 Teacher will liaise with parents and the leadership team and will contribute to enrichment activities at the Independent School.
Year 5 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 5 Teacher will plan ambitious learning sequences as the Year 5 Teacher, use assessment to adapt teaching as the Year 5 Teacher, and lead targeted interventions as the Year 5 Teacher. The Year 5 Teacher will organise trips, support creative curriculum weeks and help prepare pupils for the next stage. The Year 5 Teacher will be in post from January 2026 and will continue CPD after January 2026.
Year 5 Teacher Requirements
Applicants should be a qualified Year 5 Teacher with QTS or equivalent and experience of Upper KS2. The Year 5 Teacher must be available for pre-term planning prior to January 2026, for induction in January 2026, and to teach from January 2026.
What this Independent School offers
This Lambeth Independent School provides bespoke CPD, small classes and strong pastoral support - an ideal setting for a Year 5 Teacher who wants to make a measurable difference from January 2026. If you are a reflective Year 5 Teacher who values collaboration and excellence, apply now.
To be considered for this Year 5 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
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