Year 5/6 Teacher - January 2027 Start

Location: Lancashire
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time until the end of the academic year
Pay Rate: £174.71 - £270.95 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a passionate, dedicated and experienced Year 5/6 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic primary teacher with strong upper KS2 experience, particularly someone who has experience preparing pupils for their SATs and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Taking responsibility for a Year 5/6 class and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Planning and delivering lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Preparing and supporting pupils for their end-of-Key-Stage 2 SATs.
• Using effective assessment strategies to monitor pupil progress and identify areas for development.
• Providing targeted support to ensure pupils are confident and prepared for their SATs.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other members of staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has previous experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5 or Year 6.
• Has a strong understanding of the Year 5/6 curriculum.
• Has experience supporting a class through SATs preparation.
• Is confident with assessment, planning and delivering targeted interventions.
• Has excellent classroom management skills.
• Is passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily pay rates of £174.71 - £270.95, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time work from January 2027 until the end of the academic year.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A dedicated Tradewind consultant to support you throughout your placement.

Know Someone Who Might Be Interested?

Tradewind Recruitment also operates a referral scheme! If you know a teacher who may be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch and refer them to us. You could receive a referral bonus for recommending someone suitable (subject to our referral scheme terms and conditions).

Interested?

If you are an experienced Upper KS2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about this exciting opportunity.