Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher | Large Junior School | Gipsy Hill, Lambeth

Are you an experienced, passionate primary teacher who knows how to engage and inspire 9 and 10 year olds? SANZA Teaching Agency is on the hunt for an exceptional Year 5 teacher to join a large, vibrant mixed upper school in Gipsy Hill, Lambeth - and this could be exactly the role you've been looking for.

This school is ready for someone brilliant to walk through the door. Could that be you?

About the Role

Step into a large, forward-thinking mixed junior in the heart of Gipsy Hill and become part of something genuinely special. This is a school with real substance - a diverse, motivated pupil body, an experienced and close-knit staff team, and a leadership team that sets high standards while making sure its teachers feel genuinely supported.

Your Year 5 class will be at a crucial and exciting point in their primary education - building academic confidence, sharpening key skills and gearing up for the challenges of Year 6. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping that journey.

This is a long-term position with strong potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

Start Date: April 2026

Why This School?

• A large, well-respected school with deep roots in the Lambeth community
• A rich, diverse mix of pupils who bring energy and enthusiasm every day
• Experienced, supportive staff across the junior and upper school
• Strong, visible leadership with a genuine open-door culture
• A school that looks after its teachers - not just its results

What Makes SANZA Different?

We've been placing teachers in London schools for years and we've heard every agency horror story going. Late pay, zero communication, schools you'd never want to set foot in again. That's not us - and never has been. At SANZA, teachers come first. Full stop.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

💷 Pay you can actually count on - Straightforward, competitive PAYE rates paid directly to you. No umbrella companies, no baffling deductions, no unwelcome surprises. Just honest pay for great teaching.

🗓️ A role with real stability - This isn't a one-week booking. This is a long-term opportunity in a school you can genuinely invest in - with a clear path to permanency if that's what you want.

🏫 A school that earns your respect - We're proud of the Lambeth schools we work with. They're chosen carefully, and this one is a standout - a genuine community school with a lot to offer the right teacher.

📈 Professional growth built in - Teaching in a large junior and upper school broadens your experience in ways a smaller setting simply can't. You'll come out of this role a better, more rounded teacher.

📍 Brilliantly located - Gipsy Hill is easy to reach from across South London. Spend less time on public transport and more time doing the job you love.

🤝 Someone genuinely in your corner - Your dedicated SANZA consultant knows this school inside and out. Expect real conversations, honest guidance and consistent support - not just a check-in text on a Monday morning.

📚 Free, unlimited CPD from day one - Unlock instant access to over 2,500 professional development courses through our exclusive National College partnership. Completely free. Because the best teachers are always learning.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Confident, proven experience in Year 5 or Upper KS2
• The ability to challenge, motivate and get the very best out of 9-10 year olds
• A strong grasp of the Upper KS2 curriculum and where Year 5 sits within it
• Excellent classroom management and consistently high expectations
• Someone who thrives in a busy, large school environment and brings energy to match
• A collaborative team player who wants to contribute to a wider school community

Sounds Like Your Kind of Role?

Don't hang around - Year 5 positions at schools like this one in Lambeth are snapped up fast, and April will come around quickly. If this feels like the right fit, reach out today.

Contact Stuart Lovelock for a friendly, no-obligation conversation about the role and the school.

📧 stuart.lovelock@sanzateaching.com 📞 020 7845 6240

SANZA Teaching Agency - putting the right teachers in the right schools, every time.