Year 5 Teacher

Location: Putney
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311021832
Salary: £190 - £220/day
Job Published: 08 May 2026

We’re working with a friendly and welcoming primary school who are looking for a confident Year 5 teacher with a strong focus on maths to join their team on a maternity cover basis, with the opportunity to move into a full-time ongoing role.

This position will start Thursdays and Fridays starting ASAP, moving into full-time from 16th March onwards, offering continuity, impact and a great chance to embed strong maths practice.

The role at a glance

  • Teaching Year 5, with a particular strength and focus on maths
  • Thursdays and Fridays initially, becoming full-time from 16th March
  • Delivering engaging, well-structured maths lessons that support progress
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistency across the year group
  • Joining a well-organised classroom with supportive leadership and clear planning

What we’re looking for

  • A qualified primary teacher with strong maths subject knowledge
  • Confidence teaching maths across Year 5 and KS2
  • Experience in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
  • A positive, flexible approach, well suited to maternity cover that becomes ongoing

Why this school?

  • Supportive SLT who value teamwork and communication
  • Engaged pupils who respond well to high-quality teaching
  • Clear structures and planning already in place
  • A smooth transition from part-time into a full-time, ongoing role

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a part-time start that develops into a full-time role, within a school that values strong maths teaching and consistency.