Year 5 Teacher
- location Slough
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Permanent
- salary £37,101 to £47,472 per year
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- Apply by 20 February 2026
- Job start 23 Feb 2026
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Year 5 Teacher with middle leadership responsibility to join a successful primary school in Slough on a permanent, full-time basis.
About the role
As the Year 5 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality teaching in line with the national curriculum, while also taking on a middle leadership role such as phase, subject, or curriculum leadership. You will work closely with senior leaders to drive standards, support colleagues, and contribute to whole-school improvement.
About the school
The school is a well-established and inclusive primary setting with high expectations for teaching and learning. It has a strong collaborative ethos and places great value on professional development, leadership at all levels, and positive relationships across the school community.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Year 5 Teacher you will:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
- Proven or emerging experience in middle leadership
- Strong subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- QTS
Key responsibilities
As Year 5 Teacher you will be responsible for:
- Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the Year 5 curriculum
- Leading a subject, phase, or key area of responsibility
- Supporting curriculum development, assessment, and moderation
- Using pupil progress data to inform teaching and interventions
What the school offer
In return, the school can offer the successful candidate:
- A permanent, full-time teaching and middle leadership position
- Collaborative and professional working environment
- Well-resourced classrooms and shared planning opportunities
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].