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Year 5 Primary Teacher - Permanent Position - Islington

Job title: Year 5 Primary Teacher - Permanent Position - Islington
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Islington
Industry: Primary
Salary: £38766 - £60092 per annum + Pension Scheme
Reference: Year5PTISL_1764070210
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Natalie@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

Year 5 Teacher - Permanent Position - Islington

Location: Islington, Inner London
Salary: MPS-UPS (Inner London)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner if available)

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated primary educator eager to make a real impact in a supportive, child-centred school?

Aspire People are delighted to be working with a vibrant and welcoming primary school in Islington as they seek a committed Year 5 Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who thrives on helping pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Year 5 Teacher - About the Role
As the Year 5 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad and engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, confidence, and independence. You will play a key role in preparing pupils for the transition into upper Key Stage 2 and beyond.

Year 5 Teacher - Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to a range of learning needs.
* Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
* Track pupil progress and use assessment to inform teaching.
* Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
* Contribute to the wider life of the school through events, trips, or extra-curricular activities.

Year 5 Teacher - About You
We are seeking a teacher who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

Year 5 Teacher - Essential:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Experience teaching in KS2, ideally Year 5.
* Strong behaviour management and a nurturing classroom approach.
* A drive to raise attainment and inspire high expectations.

Year 5 Teacher - Desirable:
* Experience with Year 5 curriculum demands (e.g., upper KS2 writing, fractions/decimals/percentages, reading comprehension).
* Willingness to take on extra responsibilities or middle leadership opportunities.

Year 5 Teacher - Why Join This School?
* A warm and inclusive school community with supportive leadership.
* Excellent professional development and progression pathways.
* Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
* Competitive Inner London salary (MPS-UPS).
* Fantastic Islington location with superb transport links.

Year 5 Teacher - How to Apply

If you are a passionate KS2 teacher ready for a rewarding new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV outlining your suitability for the position.

For more details or to apply, please contact Natalie @ Aspire People today.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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