Job Description
Year 5 Teacher | Waltham Forest | September 2026
Are you a Year 5 Teacher looking to join a primary school in Waltham Forest with a strong academic track record and clear focus on upper KS2 preparation? This permanent role from September 2026 offers the opportunity to teach within Lower KS2 in a school known for strong attainment, structured curriculum planning, and clear progression into Year 6. Suitable for both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs.
Recent outcomes highlight a school with exceptional subject attainment, including 96% in Maths, 93% in Reading and 92% in Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling at KS2, all significantly above national averages. Combined Reading, Writing and Maths outcomes reached 71%, outperforming national figures, while average scaled scores in Maths and Reading exceed national benchmarks, reflecting secure knowledge retention and strong teaching consistency.
Year 5 Teacher – September 2026 | Waltham Forest
Outer London salary £37,870–£56,154 (MPS/UPS)
You will benefit from:
• Direct access to Year 6 planning and assessment frameworks to support transition
• Structured use of scaled score tracking to inform teaching and intervention
• High-quality maths and literacy resources aligned to national test expectations
• Weekly phase meetings focused on curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes
• Access to borough-wide training linked to strong Hackney/Waltham Forest results
In this role, you will:
• Teach a Year 5 class with clear preparation for KS2 expectations
• Embed arithmetic, reasoning and reading comprehension strategies
• Use assessment data to identify gaps ahead of Year 6
• Contribute to shared planning across Lower and Upper KS2
The school offers:
• A structured ECT programme with weekly coaching and reduced timetable
• Clear behaviour systems that support consistent classroom routines
• Opportunities to observe outstanding KS2 practice within the school
• Strong internal progression routes into subject or phase leadership
The successful candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and a recognised teaching qualification
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of KS2 curriculum expectations
• Be suitable for experienced teachers or ambitious ECTs
• Show commitment to achieving strong academic outcomes
If you are a Year 5 Teacher seeking a permanent role in Waltham Forest from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to join a school with strong attainment and a clear focus on progression into Year 6.
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