Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Teacher | Blackpool Academy | Full-Time (Mon-Fri) | KS2 Interventions & Cover | QTS Required

Seeking a Year 5 Teacher for a Blackpool Primary Academy. Full-time role (32.5 hrs/wk) providing morning cover (Maths/English) and afternoon interventions. Must hold QTS. Join an inclusive, high-expectation school focusing on "brave learning" and pupil impact. Long-term temporary contract with extensions available.

Location: Blackpool

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (Full-Time)

Contract: Temporary, Term Time (Impact-led extension)

Requirements: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Are you a Year 5 specialist with a passion for "brave learning"? Are you ready to provide the stability and expertise needed to help pupils prosper as they move toward their final year of primary school?

We are seeking a dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join our fully inclusive Academy in Blackpool. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives on variety balancing high-level classroom delivery with targeted, small-group support.

Our Vision & Values

At our Academy, we have high expectations of both our children and the adults within our school. We foster a welcoming, safe, and disciplined environment where every member of our community is treated with understanding, kindness, and respect.

We believe that positive, supportive relationships between families and school are fundamental. We want our children to become the best they can be, prepared for their next stages in life through a curriculum where curiosity is welcomed and brave learning is celebrated.

The Role

This is a hybrid teaching role designed to maximise pupil progress through the crucial Year 5 curriculum:

• Mornings: Delivering high-quality cover for core subjects, specifically Maths and English, ensuring continuity and high standards.
• Afternoons: Leading targeted interventions, working with small groups to close attainment gaps and boost confidence ahead of their transition to Year 6.
• Measure of Success: Impact. We are looking for a teacher whose success is visible in the progress and "brave learning" of their students.

Key Requirements

• Qualification: You must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience: Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, particularly Year 5 Maths and English.
• Mindset: An inclusive approach, a disciplined classroom management style, and the ability to foster "understanding, kindness, and respect" in all interactions.
• Availability: Full-time commitment (Monday - Friday) is essential to provide the stability our pupils need.

Benefits of working with Tradewind:

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Virtual registration for a streamlined and efficient process.
• Free access to 2,500 CPD courses and resources via The National College
• Online time sheets for easy and quick submission
• Top rates of pay, PAYE (no Umbrella companies)
• Opportunity to experience a range of placements in schools local to you.
• Flexible work to suit your schedule, with daily supply and long-term option.

For more information please contact Kara on 01772 977 333 or email kara.gardner@twrecruitment.com