Primary Teacher, Year 5, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Year 5 Teacher – 2 Week Paternity Cover
Ellesmere Port | Primary School
Start Date: Mid-June
Full-Time | 2-Week Fixed Term

A warm and welcoming primary school in Ellesmere Port is looking for a confident and adaptable Year 5 Teacher to cover a 2-week paternity leave, starting mid-June.

This short-term role is ideal for a qualified teacher looking for a well-planned, full-time teaching post with support from experienced staff.

About the Role:

• Full class teacher responsibilities in a Year 5 class
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure continuity of learning
• Work closely with the leadership team and teaching assistants
• Contribute to a positive classroom and school environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Confident and experienced in teaching Upper KS2
• Organised, flexible, and able to quickly build rapport with pupils
• Reliable and committed to maintaining high standards

Why This Role?

• A supportive and friendly school team
• Well-resourced classroom and pre-prepared plans in place
• Perfect short-term role for someone looking for a summer term placement

Apply today to secure this excellent short-term teaching opportunity in a great school!

Job Specification

Your role as a Key Stage 2 (KS2) Primary Teacher in the age group of your speciality will be varied and at times challenging. But we doubt you’ll find a more satisfying career where your main objectives will be to develop the children and prepare them for the next stage.

As a Primary School Key Stage 2 Teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Teach all areas of the school curriculum 
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.