Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Teacher | Waltham Forest | September 2026

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Are you a Year 5 Teacher looking to join a primary school in Waltham Forest with a strong academic track record and clear focus on upper KS2 preparation? This permanent role from September 2026 offers the opportunity to teach within Lower KS2 in a school known for strong attainment, structured curriculum planning, and clear progression into Year 6. Suitable for both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs.

Recent outcomes highlight a school with exceptional subject attainment , including 96% in Maths, 93% in Reading and 92% in Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling at KS2 , all significantly above national averages. Combined Reading, Writing and Maths outcomes reached 71% , outperforming national figures, while average scaled scores in Maths and Reading exceed national benchmarks , reflecting secure knowledge retention and strong teaching consistency.

Year 5 Teacher September 2026 | Waltham Forest
Outer London salary £37,870£56,154 (MPS/UPS)

You will benefit from:
Direct access to Year 6 planning and assessment frameworks to support transition
Structured use of scaled score tracking to inform teaching and intervention
High-quality maths and literacy resources aligned to national test expectations
Weekly phase meetings focused on curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes
Access to borough-wide training linked to strong Hackney/Waltham Forest results

In this role, you will:
Teach a Year 5 class with clear preparation for KS2 expectations
Embed arithmetic, reasoning and reading comprehension strategies
Use assessment data to identify gaps ahead of Year 6
Contribute to shared planning across Lower and Upper KS2

The school offers:
A structured ECT programme with weekly coaching and reduced timetable
Clear behaviour systems that support consistent classroom routines
Opportunities to observe outstanding KS2 practice within the school
Strong internal progression routes into subject or phase leadership

The successful candidate will:
Hold UK QTS and a recognised teaching qualification
Demonstrate strong knowledge of KS2 curriculum expectations
Be suitable for experienced teachers or ambitious ECTs
Show commitment to achieving strong academic outcomes

If you are a Year 5 Teacher seeking a permanent role in Waltham Forest from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to join a school with strong attainment and a clear focus on progression into Year 6.

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