Year 5 Teacher

Primary Teacher (Year 5) – Maternity Cover | Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme | Full-Time (5 Days) | After Easter Start Pay: £150 – £200 per day (DOE) Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Weekly Pay Available ECTs Welcome Immediate Requirement – After Easter Astro Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme that is looking to appoint a Year 5 Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role starting after the Easter holidays. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a consistent, full-time position within a supportive school environment, with potential to extend or lead to future opportunities. Why This Role? * Full-time, stable role (5 days per week) * Competitive daily rate of £150 – £200 * Supportive school with strong leadership * Opportunity to build relationships and make a real impact in KS2 * Ideal for both experienced teachers and ECTs The Role You will be responsible for teaching a Year 5 class, including: * Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum * Creating a positive and structured classroom environment * Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching where required * Working closely with colleagues and support staff * Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and learning Who We’re Looking For We welcome applications from: * Experienced Primary Teachers * Early Career Teachers (ECTs) Requirements: * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent * Experience teaching within KS2 (Year 5 experience desirable) * Strong classroom management skills * A positive, proactive and reliable approach * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) About Astro Education Astro Education supports primary and secondary schools across Cheshire and surrounding areas with high-quality teaching staff. We pride ourselves on fair pay, honest communication, and long-term opportunities, including our 12-week temp-to-perm model, allowing schools to offer permanent contracts with no transfer fee. Apply Now If you are a Primary Teacher available for a full-time role after Easter and looking for a rewarding Year 5 position in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to discuss this opportunity further — we are looking to shortlist candidates as soon as possible