Year 5 Class Teacher
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Year 5 Class Teacher - Permanent Position
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to inspire young minds and make a lasting impact?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 5 Class Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive school community in Sittingbourne, Kent. This is a permanent, full-time position starting in September 2026.
At our school, we believe that education has the power to transform lives. We are looking for someone who shares this belief-someone who is driven to encourage, nurture, and make a meaningful difference to children's learning, confidence, and future aspirations.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified teacher with a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and learning
- Be committed to raising attainment and supporting every child to reach their full potential
- Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Show a clear desire to make a difference in children's lives-academically, socially, and emotionally
- Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team
We offer:
- A friendly and inclusive school community
- Well-behaved, motivated pupils who are eager to learn
- Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
- A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to go beyond delivering lessons-to truly shape lives, inspire ambition, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
How to apply:
Contact Anita Holman at Academics Rochester or reply with your CV.
We look forward to welcoming a teacher who shares our vision and enthusiasm for helping every child succeed.
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⭐ Highlight your Key Stage 2 curriculum expertise prominently as this Year 5 role specifically requires strong KS2 knowledge
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: 'Raised Year 5 SATs results by 15% through targeted intervention programmes'
🌐 Emphasise your commitment to inclusive education and supporting every child to reach their potential
🎯 Showcase specific Year 5 teaching experience and age-appropriate pedagogical approaches
🤝 Demonstrate your collaborative approach as the school values teamwork and supportive staff relationships
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- •Delivered comprehensive Key Stage 2 curriculum to 30 Year 5 pupils, achieving 92% pass rate in end-of-year assessments through differentiated instruction
- •Implemented targeted intervention programmes for 8 SEND pupils, resulting in 25% improvement in reading comprehension scores over one academic year
- •Collaborated with 6 teaching colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing pupil engagement and raising attainment across core subjects by 18%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Year 5 Class Teacher position at your Sittingbourne primary school. Your commitment to transforming lives through education and creating an inclusive learning environment aligns perfectly with my passion for Key Stage 2 teaching and supporting every child to reach their full potential.
My background in primary education has equipped me with extensive experience in delivering the Key Stage 2 curriculum, implementing differentiated instruction strategies, and fostering positive classroom environments that encourage both academic and personal growth.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt the Key Stage 2 curriculum to meet diverse learning needs in Year 5?
- ›What assessment strategies do you use to track pupil progress in Year 5?
- ›How do you prepare Year 5 pupils for their transition to Year 6 and SATs?
- ›Describe your approach to teaching phonics and reading comprehension to Year 5 students
- ›How do you integrate technology into your Year 5 classroom teaching?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to support a struggling Year 5 pupil to achieve their potential
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with colleagues to solve a problem
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in the classroom while maintaining a positive environment?
- ›Give an example of how you've made a lasting impact on a child's learning or confidence
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for different learning styles
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Tell me about a time when you had to support a struggling Year 5 pupil to achieve their potential
Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with colleagues to solve a problem