Year 5 Teacher — Lambeth — January 2026 start

Do you want to teach a curious and motivated Year 5 class in a Lambeth primary that prioritises deep learning from January 2026? A supportive Good school in Lambeth is looking for an inspiring Year 5 Teacher to join KS2 on a Full-Time basis. The appointed Year 5 Teacher will join planning sessions prior to January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and begin classroom teaching from January 2026 as the Year 5 Teacher.

A week with the Year 5 Teacher
Mornings: the Year 5 Teacher leads retrieval-rich maths and sophisticated English lessons that build independent learners. Afternoons: the Year 5 Teacher runs project-based foundation topics that build knowledge and cultural capital. The Year 5 Teacher will run booster groups, mentor pupils and prepare transition activities — responsibilities the Year 5 Teacher will plan before January 2026 and implement from January 2026.

Professional growth for the Year 5 Teacher
The Year 5 Teacher will be part of a coaching cycle, have protected CPD time and access to subject training from January 2026. The Full-Time Year 5 Teacher post offers opportunities to lead enrichment and take on subject responsibility after the initial term following January 2026. The Year 5 Teacher will receive regular feedback and peer observation opportunities.

Person specification — Year 5 Teacher
We seek a Year 5 Teacher with QTS, strong KS2 outcomes and a passion for curriculum design. The Year 5 Teacher must be available for pre-term planning ahead of January 2026, induction in January 2026, and to teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher. If you are a Year 5 Teacher committed to high expectations and innovation, this Lambeth role is for you.

To be considered for this Year 5 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.