KS2 Class Teacher

Year 5 Primary Class Teacher

Full-Time / Long-Term Year 5 (Upper KS2) 2-Form Entry Primary School  Croydon

Are you an enthusiastic Upper Key Stage 2 teacher looking to make a real difference in a vibrant, multicultural school community?

We are seeking a dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a warm, welcoming, and wonderfully diverse 2-form entry primary school in Croydon. As part of a collaborative two-form structure, you will work side-by-side with a parallel class teacher to plan, share ideas, and deliver an inspiring curriculum that reflects and celebrates our diverse student body.

The Role

A Year 5 Teacher will guide pupils through a crucial transition year in Upper KS2 – fostering academic curiosity, building independence, and creating an inclusive classroom culture where every child feels valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering dynamic, broad-based lessons tailored to the KS2 curriculum.

• Partnering closely with your parallel Year 5 teacher for joint planning and resource development.

• Differentiating learning to support children of all abilities, including EAL and SEND pupils.

• Supporting children’s emotional well-being and personal growth alongside their academic progress.

• Using positive behavior management techniques to maintain an encouraging classroom environment.

• Assessing pupil progress and using data to target interventions effectively.

• Building strong, collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and the wider Croydon community.

• Participating in whole-school CPD, staff meetings, and extracurricular events.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who brings energy, cultural awareness, and strong Upper KS2 practice to the team:

• Qualifications: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience delivering the UK National Curriculum (ECTs and experienced teachers welcome).

• Key Stage Expertise: Strong understanding of Year 5/KS2 expectations, assessment, and progression.

• Inclusive Mindset: Passionate about inclusive teaching and skilled at supporting diverse learners.

• Collaborative Spirit: Eager to work seamlessly alongside a parallel teacher in a 2-form entry environment.

• Community Focus: Committed to fostering warm, open partnerships with parents and carers.

Apply Today

Join a friendly Croydon school team and help shape the future of our Year 5 pupils. Apply today with your CV to arrange an initial discussion or school visit.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.