YR5 Teacher

Year 5 Teacher Job in the Forest of Dean

Are you looking for a Year 5 Teacher job in the Forest of Dean with the support of an established team and reduced planning workload?

Class People is recruiting for a full-time Year 5 Teacher for a long-term teaching role in the Forest of Dean, offering full class responsibility within a supportive primary school environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers seeking a KS2 teaching job in the Forest of Dean, with the added benefit that most planning is already in place, allowing you to focus on delivery, relationships, and pupil progress.

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About the Role – Year 5 Teaching Job

This primary teaching role in the Forest of Dean includes:

• Full responsibility for a Year 5 class
• Delivering pre-planned lessons with flexibility to adapt
• Supporting pupil progress and engagement
• Working within a collaborative KS2 team
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

With planning largely prepared, this role offers a great balance between structure and autonomy, making it ideal for teachers who want to focus on high-quality teaching.

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Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective Year 5 lessons
• Adapt existing planning to meet pupil needs
• Assess and monitor pupil progress
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management
• Work closely with teaching assistants and staff
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies

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Who This Role Is Ideal For

• Teachers looking for a Year 5 teaching job in the Forest of Dean
• KS2 teachers seeking a full-time long-term role
• ECTs wanting supportive teaching opportunities with structured planning
• Experienced teachers looking for a well-supported role
• Teachers who enjoy focusing on teaching rather than full planning

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Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within KS2 (Year 5 desirable)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Professional, reliable and committed approach

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About Class People – Teaching Jobs in the Forest of Dean

Class People is a trusted education recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in primary teaching jobs in the Forest of Dean and across Gloucestershire. We focus on matching teachers with schools where they feel supported and can go from strength to strength.