Job Description

Are you ready for a new challenege? Join Tradewind as a Year 5 Teacher and inspire creativity and excitement in education! We're looking for a dynamic teacher for a respected primary school in Salford, starting full-time, from 1st January 2025 and running through the academic year, with potential for extension.

About the School

This primary school functions as an inclusive establishment, placing a high priority on recognising the unique qualities of each child. The school's guiding principles are centred on guaranteeing that every pupil achieves their maximum potential, highlighting not just their academic requirements but also their emotional welfare in a supportive setting. The school highly regards the crucial involvement of parents, caregivers, and the community in the educational journey of the children. Committed educators thoughtfully devise captivating and pertinent lessons, striving to instil a fondness for learning in students and cultivate an enduring enthusiasm for education.

The competitive pay rate for this position is between £120 and £140 per day, depending on experience. Your commitment is required for the remainder of the academic year.

This position in open to ECTs.

Year 5 Teacher

The successful teacher will be responsible for the progress and attainment of a high achieving Year 5 class.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Create engaging lessons that align with the KS2 National Curriculum standards and support the creative curriculum delivered by the school
  • Understand age-related expectations for children within KS2 and scaffold and stretch accordingly to maximise educational outcomes for pupils as individuals
  • Keep up-to-date records of data and analyse where and what to reteach to bridge gaps in learning and maintain high levels of attainment
  • Build a positive rapport with all pupils based on trust and mutual respect
  • Work effectively as a team player with the TA, key stage and wider staff to share advice, resources and best practice


Essential Requirements:

-QTS (Or an equivalent teaching qualification)

-Excellent references to support previous experience in KS2 (ideally in a Year 5 class)

-A CV that covers full employment history with any CV gaps explained

-The right to work in the UK

All candidates for posts will be asked to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you feel you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this exciting Year 5 Teacher position, please call Tamara ASAP on 01616740138 or email Tamara.Lawson@twrecruitment.com


The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment / SANZA Teaching Agency / Accelerate Teaching;

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer