Year 5 Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Year 5 Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Start Date: ASAP / Mid-November 2025

Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (to July 2026)

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Class Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Chesham. This is a full-time maternity cover position starting in mid-November and continuing until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, ensuring all pupils are supported to reach their full potential, and contributing positively to the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class following the National Curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support pupil development.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to high standards and inclusive practice.
• Available to start from mid-November or sooner.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in a well-resourced KS2 setting.
• Competitive pay (Main Pay Scale).
• Ongoing professional support from Dunbar Education.

To apply:

Click Apply Now or email ricky.rose@dunbareducation.com to discuss the role further.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

Dunbar Education is committed to safer recruitment practices and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.