Location: Chesham
Salary: £36, 413 - £48, 532 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: January 2026

This primary school in Chesham is a warm, ambitious and community-focused setting with a strong reputation for nurturing confident, resilient and enthusiastic learners. The leadership team is committed to high standards, inclusive practice and supporting staff to deliver excellent teaching.

Hays Education is working in partnership with the school to appoint an experienced Year 5 Class Teacher for a Monday 5th January 2026 start.

The Role

We are seeking a confident and capable primary teacher to take full responsibility for a Year 5 class. You will deliver high quality teaching, maintain strong routines and create a purposeful learning environment where all pupils feel supported and motivated.

This is a full-class-based role with planning, assessment and parent communication responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

•QTS in UK or equivalent
•Strong experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
•Excellent behaviour management, with the confidence to address low level chattiness
•Secure understanding of the KS2 curriculum
•Ability to support pupils with typical classroom-based SEN
•A reflective, proactive and positive approach to teaching
•Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

About This Primary School

•Supportive, collaborative staff team
•Well resourced classrooms and a focus on high quality teaching
•Pupils who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
•A leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing

Hays Education Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet Hays’ full safeguarding and compliance standards, including:

•Right to work in the UK
•Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
•Proof of address and proof of identity
•Two recent, relevant references, including your most recent school
•Full employment history, with explanations for any gaps
•Overseas police checks if you have lived abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years
•Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in UK
•Completion of Hays’ mandatory safeguarding training prior to placement

These checks ensure the highest standards of safety and professionalism in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What Hays Education Offers

•A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the process
•Competitive rates of pay
•Access to CPD and safeguarding training
•Long term stability with potential for a permanent role

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Year 5 teacher looking for a rewarding new role from January 2026, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply via Hays Education or contact a Hays consultant for more information.

Not quite the right fit? Hays offers a referral bonus: recommend a candidate and receive a £350 high street voucher when they secure a role through us.

Email: Donia.Kamran@hays.com
Call: 02072598770

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