YR5 Teacher

Year 5 Teacher Job in the Forest of Dean

Are you looking for a Year 5 Teacher job in the Forest of Dean with the support of an established team and reduced planning workload?

Class People is recruiting for a full-time Year 5 Teacher for a long-term teaching role in the Forest of Dean, offering full class responsibility within a supportive primary school environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers seeking a KS2 teaching job in the Forest of Dean, with the added benefit that most planning is already in place, allowing you to focus on delivery, relationships, and pupil progress.

About the Role – Year 5 Teaching Job

This primary teaching role in the Forest of Dean includes:

Full responsibility for a Year 5 class
Delivering pre-planned lessons with flexibility to adapt
Supporting pupil progress and engagement
Working within a collaborative KS2 team
Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

With planning largely prepared, this role offers a great balance between structure and autonomy, making it ideal for teachers who want to focus on high-quality teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and effective Year 5 lessons
Adapt existing planning to meet pupil needs
Assess and monitor pupil progress
Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management
Work closely with teaching assistants and staff
Uphold safeguarding and school policies

Who This Role Is Ideal For

Teachers looking for a Year 5 teaching job in the Forest of Dean
KS2 teachers seeking a full-time long-term role
ECTs wanting supportive teaching opportunities with structured planning
Experienced teachers looking for a well-supported role
Teachers who enjoy focusing on teaching rather than full planning

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching within KS2 (Year 5 desirable)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Professional, reliable and committed approach

About Class People – Teaching Jobs in the Forest of Dean

Class People is a trusted education recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in primary teaching jobs in the Forest of Dean and across Gloucestershire. We focus on matching teachers with schools where they feel supported and can go from strength to strength.