Year 5 Class Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher

Hatfeild Primary School, Merton

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Main Pay Scale

A Place to Grow: Flourish at Hatfeild

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who believes that every child deserves the very best education? Are you committed to creating a positive, inclusive classroom where children are inspired to learn, challenged to achieve and supported to flourish?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

At Hatfeild Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community where we believe that every child has the potential to succeed.

Our school motto, 'A Place to Grow: Flourish at Hatfeild', reflects our commitment to nurturing the whole child, celebrating individuality and providing the opportunities, experiences and high-quality education that enable every pupil to thrive.

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Year 5 Class Teacher to join our team from January 2027, or sooner for the right candidate.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated teacher to make a real difference to the lives of our children.

We are looking for someone who shares our ambition for excellent teaching and learning, has high expectations of themselves and their pupils, and is committed to ensuring that every child makes strong progress, both academically and personally.

Our successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed team who work together to provide a rich, engaging and inclusive curriculum.

We are particularly interested in appointing someone who understands the importance of building positive relationships, establishing consistent classroom routines and creating an environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils, regardless of their starting points.

• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and delivers engaging, well-structured lessons that support and challenge all learners.

• Has a secure understanding of effective teaching, assessment and adaptive practice.

• Is passionate about developing children's reading, writing and mathematical understanding.

• Creates a purposeful, calm and positive classroom environment where children are ready, respectful and safe.

• Understands the importance of inclusion and is committed to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.

• Builds positive, professional relationships with children, colleagues and families.

• Is reflective, resilient and enthusiastic about developing their own practice.

• Works collaboratively, contributes positively to school improvement and embraces shared approaches to teaching and learning.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.

Above all, we want someone who genuinely enjoys teaching, believes in the potential of every child and brings warmth, energy and ambition to the classroom.