Year 5 Class Teacher – Pontefract (Full Time, Long-Term)
Job description
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Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience)
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Are you an experienced and driven Key Stage 2 teacher ready to take the next step in your career this September?
Reed Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a thriving, two-form entry primary school in the Pontefract area, seeking a high-quality Year 5 Class Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is known locally for its strong leadership, inclusive ethos, and commitment to delivering an engaging, well-rounded education.
About the SchoolThis well-established primary school sits at the heart of its community and prides itself on creating a warm, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment.
The school has:
- A dedicated and experienced Senior Leadership Team with a clear vision for school improvement
- A strong focus on raising attainment across Key Stage 2, with Year 5 playing a vital role in preparing pupils for Year 6
- A reputation for positive behaviour and respectful pupils who are eager to learn
- A commitment to staff development, with regular CPD and collaborative planning opportunities
- Access to excellent resources, and a supportive teaching assistant within the year group
Staff describe the school as welcoming, organised, and genuinely supportive, making it an excellent place to teach and grow professionally.
The RoleYou will take full responsibility for a Year 5 class, planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire, challenge, and prepare pupils for the next stage of their learning.
This is a long-term role starting in September 2026, ideal for a teacher who is confident in the KS2 curriculum and capable of making an immediate impact.
What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a teacher who can bring experience, energy, and consistency to the classroom. The successful candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have proven experience teaching Key Stage 2 (ideally Year 5)
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of assessment, planning, and pupil progress
- Be confident managing behaviour and creating a positive classroom environment
- Show commitment to high standards and pupil achievement
- Be a reliable team player who can integrate quickly into school life
At Reed, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with both clients and candidates. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant who understands the local education market
- Competitive and transparent pay rates
- Continued support throughout your placement
- Access to a wide network of schools across West Yorkshire
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced KS2 teacher to secure a long-term role in a supportive and well-run school ahead of the new academic year.
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Application advice
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⭐ Place your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV under your personal statement, as the advert lists it as the first essential requirement.
📊 Quantify your impact on pupil progress: e.g. "Raised reading attainment for 28 Year 5 pupils by 1.5 sub-levels in one academic year using targeted guided reading groups."
🎯 Explicitly reference Year 5 or upper KS2 experience in your CV summary — the advert specifically seeks someone "ideally" with Year 5 experience, so name the year group directly.
📋 Include a dedicated section on assessment and planning approaches (e.g. AFL strategies, medium-term planning, data analysis) as the advert emphasises "assessment, planning, and pupil progress" as key criteria.
🤝 Highlight any experience working alongside teaching assistants or within collaborative year-group teams, as the school stresses team integration and has a TA within the year group.
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- •Planned and delivered the full KS2 curriculum to a Year 5 class of 30 pupils, raising the proportion achieving expected standard in reading from 68% to 81% over one academic year.
- •Implemented a structured behaviour management framework across a two-form Year 5 cohort of 60 pupils, reducing recorded behaviour incidents by 35% within one term.
- •Collaborated with a dedicated teaching assistant to deliver targeted guided reading and maths intervention groups, enabling 8 lower-attaining pupils to close a 12-month progress gap within 6 months.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reed Education's Year 5 Class Teacher placement at a two-form entry primary school in Pontefract is precisely the long-term role I have been seeking for September 2026. With proven experience delivering the KS2 curriculum and a strong track record in pupil assessment and progress tracking, I am confident I can make an immediate impact in the classroom.
My background in primary teaching has equipped me with the lesson planning rigour and behaviour management skills your school values. I have consistently used formative and summative assessment data to drive attainment gains across mixed-ability Year 5 classes, and I have worked closely with teaching assistants to ensure every pupil receives targeted support. I thrive in collaborative year-group teams and engage actively with CPD to refine my practice.
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Interview questions
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Technical
- ›How do you structure your medium-term planning for a Year 5 class to ensure full KS2 curriculum coverage?
- ›What assessment strategies do you use to track and evidence pupil progress in Year 5?
- ›How do you differentiate lessons to support both lower-attaining pupils and those working at greater depth within the same class?
- ›Describe your approach to preparing Year 5 pupils for the transition to Year 6 and the demands of KS2 SATs.
- ›How do you use data from assessments to inform your lesson planning and report to senior leadership?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to integrate quickly into a new school or team — how did you get up to speed?
- ›Describe a situation where a pupil's behaviour was disrupting the class. How did you manage it and what was the outcome?
- ›Give an example of when you identified a pupil who was falling behind and the steps you took to close the gap.
- ›Tell me about a piece of CPD you undertook that directly changed your classroom practice.
- ›Describe a time you collaborated with a teaching assistant to improve outcomes for pupils in your class.
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you had to integrate quickly into a new school or team — how did you get up to speed?
Give an example of when you identified a pupil who was falling behind and the steps you took to close the gap.