Year 5/6 Teacher

Year 5/6 Teacher – Full-Time | Start End of September/Early October 2026

Location: Yeovil Area
Start Date: End of September/Early October 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: M1–M6 Pay Scale (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming and community-focused primary school?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a thriving primary school seeking an experienced Year 5/6 Teacher to join their team from the end of September/early October 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school where high expectations, strong relationships, and pupil achievement are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As the Year 5/6 Class Teacher, you will take on full teaching responsibilities, including:

• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress.
• Marking in line with the school's policy.
• Creating an inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally upper KS2.
• Has a strong understanding of SEN and effective behaviour management strategies.
• Is an excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Is passionate about raising attainment and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Safeguarding & Vetting:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check (or be registered on the DBS Update Service).
• Two professional references.
• Right to Work checks.
• Verification of qualifications and employment history.
• A safeguarding interview in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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