Year 5 Teacher

Maternity Cover Harrow

April Start

Are you an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher seeking a new opportunity in North West London?

A welcoming and well-established 3-form entry primary school in Harrow is recruiting a confident and Year 5 Class Teacher to join their Upper Key Stage 2 team from the end of April. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a Year 5 teaching job in a well-led, high-performing primary school with a strong academic track record and inclusive ethos.

With excellent public transport links across North West London and on-site staff parking, this Harrow primary teaching role is both accessible and professionally rewarding.

Year 5 Teacher - Role Overview

Job Title: Year 5 Teacher (Upper KS2)

Location: Harrow, North West London

Start Date: End of April

Contract: Maternity cover (up to 1 academic year)

School Type: Large 3-form entry mainstream primary school

Ofsted: Rated 'Good'

Why This Harrow Primary School?

This highly regarded Harrow primary school is known for its structured approach, calm learning environment and collaborative staff culture.

Modern, well-resourced classrooms

Shared planning across a 3-form entry Year 5 team

Strong behaviour management systems

Clear curriculum progression and secure assessment frameworks

Supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team

Emphasis on CPD and professional growth

Excellent transport connections across North West London

This Year 5 teaching job offers the chance to work within an organised KS2 structure where planning is shared and expectations are clear - allowing teachers to focus on high-quality classroom practice.

Year 5 Teacher - Person Specification

The school is keen to hear from:

Experienced KS2 Teachers and Upper Key Stage 2 specialists

Primary Teachers with strong behaviour management skills

Practitioners with recent UK primary teaching experience

Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
ECTs are welcome to apply; however, formal induction cannot be completed within this maternity cover contract.

Apply Now - Year 5 Teaching Job in Harrow

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Primary Teacher seeking a Year 5 Teacher role in Harrow within a stable, well-resourced and supportive primary school environment. The role offers valuable KS2 experience and strong prospects for future permanent teaching positions in North West London.

Interviews and lesson observations will be arranged shortly.

To be considered for this Year 5 maternity cover teaching position, please submit your most recent CV today