Year 5 Cover Teacher

POSITION: Year 5 Cover Teacher
PAY: MPS- Outer London
CONTRACT: Full Time & Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
START DATE: January 2026
LOCATION: Redbridge, East London

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Redbridge, East London, is seeking a Year 5 Cover Teacher to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis from January 2026. The school is looking for a confident and capable practitioner with strong behaviour management and the ability to engage and motivate pupils across Key Stage 2.

About the role: Year 5 Cover Teacher

Teach and cover Year 5 classes across the curriculum
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons when required
Manage behaviour positively and effectively, maintaining a focused learning environment
Assess, monitor, and provide feedback on pupil progress
Work collaboratively with the KS2 team to ensure continuity and high standards
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
Full-time & Permanent position
January 2026 start
Primary school located in Redbridge, East London

The ideal candidate: Year 5 Cover Teacher

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - ECTs may also apply
Strong behaviour management is essential
Previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2
Confident delivering lessons across the curriculum
Reliable, proactive, and adaptable
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Motivated to help pupils achieve their full potential

Benefits of joining Clarus Education as a Year 5 Cover Teacher:

Competitive pay in line with national pay scales
Long-term and permanent roles available
Dedicated personal consultant
DBS support and professional guidance
£250 'Refer a Friend' bonus for teachers / £150 for support staff
Your pay will be equal to a permanent member of staff in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) from week 12

Additional Information

Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Year 5 cover Teacher role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.

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How To Apply

To apply for Year 5 cover Teacher, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for Year 5 cover Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Year 5 cover Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Year 5 cover Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. Year 5 cover Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for Year 5 cover Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Year 5 cover Teacher role within 48 hours.

Year 5 cover Teacher Redbridge East London