Year 5 Teacher

<strong>Year 5 Teacher | Waltham Forest | September 2026</strong><br><br>The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.<br> 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.<br> Recent outcomes highlight a school with <strong>exceptional subject attainment</strong>, including <strong>96% in Maths, 93% in Reading and 92% in Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling at KS2</strong>, all significantly above national averages. Combined Reading, Writing and Maths outcomes reached <strong>71%</strong>, outperforming national figures, while <strong>average scaled scores in Maths and Reading exceed national benchmarks</strong>, reflecting secure knowledge retention and strong teaching consistency.<br> <strong>Year 5 Teacher – September 2026 | Waltham Forest</strong><br>Outer London salary £37,870–£56,154 (MPS/UPS)<br> You will benefit from:<br>• Direct access to Year 6 planning and assessment frameworks to support transition<br>• Structured use of scaled score tracking to inform teaching and intervention<br>• High-quality maths and literacy resources aligned to national test expectations<br>• Weekly phase meetings focused on curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes<br>• Access to borough-wide training linked to strong Hackney/Waltham Forest results<br> In this role, you will:<br>• Teach a Year 5 class with clear preparation for KS2 expectations<br>• Embed arithmetic, reasoning and reading comprehension strategies<br>• Use assessment data to identify gaps ahead of Year 6<br>• Contribute to shared planning across Lower and Upper KS2<br> The school offers:<br>• A structured ECT programme with weekly coaching and reduced timetable<br>• Clear behaviour systems that support consistent classroom routines<br>• Opportunities to observe outstanding KS2 practice within the school<br>• Strong internal progression routes into subject or phase leadership<br> The successful candidate will:<br>• Hold UK QTS and a recognised teaching qualification<br>• Demonstrate strong knowledge of KS2 curriculum expectations<br>• Be suitable for experienced teachers or ambitious ECTs<br>• Show commitment to achieving strong academic outcomes<br> 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.<br> Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Year 5 Teacher’ in ‘Waltham Forest’. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. xwzovoh We look forward to supporting you in your application to this ‘Year 5 Teacher’ role.