Year 5 Class Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher – Part-Time Job Share Location: Barnet, North London Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3), paid to scale and pro rata Contract: Part-time, temporary – January to July 2027 Days: Monday to Wednesday Hours: 8:15am–4:00pm, term time only Start Date: January 2027 Teach Now is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher for a three-day-a-week job share at a warm and welcoming independent Jewish day school in Barnet. You will teach a well-behaved class of 24 pupils who respond positively to clear routines, firm boundaries and well-paced lessons. The role offers an excellent work-life balance, substantial non-contact time and the support of an approachable Deputy Headteacher, who will be your job-share partner. The Role As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will: Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured KS2 lessons. Share responsibility for English and Maths planning across the week. Take responsibility for planning three additional curriculum subjects. Assess pupils progress and provide clear, purposeful feedback. Maintain consistent expectations across both sides of the job share. Work collaboratively with the Deputy Headteacher and supporting staff. Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. A strong bank of existing planning is available and can be adapted to suit your teaching style and the needs of the class. The school also follows a practical feedback approach, including live marking in Maths and focused corrections in English. About You The ideal Year 5 Class Teacher will: Hold UK-recognised Qualified Teacher Status. Have experience teaching within KS2. Be organised, reliable and comfortable working collaboratively. Deliver lessons with clear structure, pace and appropriate challenge. Be warm and approachable while maintaining strong classroom expectations. Communicate effectively to ensure continuity across the job share. Why Apply? Approximately 36% non-contact time during a typical week. Two Jewish Studies lessons each day provide additional time for planning, marking and assessment. A well-behaved class of 24 pupils with no significant behaviour concerns. Existing planning and resources available to adapt. A supportive and experienced Deputy Headteacher as your job-share partner. A manageable marking approach designed to reduce unnecessary workload. A genuine three-day teaching opportunity offering excellent work-life balance. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.