Year 5 Primary School Teacher

Year 5 Primary School Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for an enthusiastic Year 5 class Teacher to work in a Primary school in Newham, East London. The school is a three‑form entry Primary school with a supportive leadership team and provides training for all staff. The position is open to both ECT (early careers teacher) and experienced teachers. Depending on performance at the school there is a chance for contract extension or a permanent contract.

• Location:
  
  Newham, East London
• Position:
  Year 5 Primary School Teacher
• Type of work:
  Class Teacher – planning presentations, marking work, parents’ evening, etc.
• Contract start date:
  February 2026
• Duration: 1‑term contract (may be extended)
• Contract type:
  Temporary (may become permanent)
• Full time/part time:
  Full time
• Hours:
  
  8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday (term time only)
• Minimum pay rate: depending on pay scale

• QTS/ECT or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued within the past year
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child‑barred list DBS and willingness to enrol onto the DBS update service
• Two child‑related professional references from the past two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.