Year 5 Teacher, Manchester

Job Description

Location: South Manchester
£150–£190 Per Day (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

New Directions are currently recruiting for a Year 5 Teacher to work in a primary school based in South Manchester, starting as soon as possible. This is a full-time teaching role, with the potential for a long-term placement for the right candidate.

The School:

• Provides a welcoming, supportive and inclusive learning environment, where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• Has a strong focus on high-quality teaching, positive behaviour management and pupil development.
• Offers a broad and engaging curriculum, supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role:

• Full-time teaching position within a Year 5 classroom, delivering engaging and creative lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with the National Curriculum, ensuring learning is accessible and challenging for all pupils.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a positive and well-managed classroom environment that encourages participation, confidence and independent learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents to support pupils’ development and attainment.

The Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Has experience teaching Key Stage 2, ideally within Year 5.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Is confident planning and delivering engaging lessons that cater to a range of abilities.
• Is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and academic progress.
• Is available to start as soon as possible.

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