Year 5 Teacher

Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover (Including Year 5 Responsibilities)
Full-time | December 2025 Start (or sooner) - July 2026
Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking to appoint a committed and adaptable Primary Teacher to join a supportive school community in central Bolton. This position is to cover an upcoming maternity leave, starting in December 2025 (or earlier if possible) and running until the end of the academic year, 17th July 2026.

This is a varied role which will include general cover across the school as well as taking on partial class teacher responsibilities within Year 5. The school are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic professional who can confidently engage pupils across different year groups and adapt their teaching style to suit a range of learning needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified teacher (QTS essential)

• Have recent, relevant classroom teaching experience across Key Stages 1 and/or 2

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and excellent behaviour management strategies

• Show the ability to work flexibly across different year groups

• Take responsibility for teaching and assessing in Year 5, ensuring strong progress and outcomes

• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents/carers

In return, Tradewind Recruitment can offer you:

• Competitive pay rates in line with experience

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities

• The support of a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

• Access to a wide network of schools across Greater Manchester

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled and versatile teacher to play a key role in both supporting learning across the school and driving progress within a Year 5 class.

If you are an experienced, flexible and motivated teacher seeking a rewarding role from December 2025, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in your teaching journey.