Salary: £37,870 - £50,474
About the role
Barford Primary School is looking for an exceptional Year 5 Teacher who shares our ambition for every child to thrive. The successful candidate will bring energy, warmth, ambition and expertise to the Year 5 classroom, preparing pupils for the transition to Year 6 and beyond while ensuring that learning remains enjoyable, purposeful and engaging. This is a permanent, full‑time position starting September 2026 with main scale 1‑6.
Qualifications & requirements
- Warm, positive, and energetic personality
- Strong subject knowledge
- Effective behaviour management
- Ability to build fantastic relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Genuine enthusiasm for working with upper Key stage 2 pupils
- A sense of humour – we believe it matters!
What we offer
- A supportive and forward‑thinking school community
- Professional development opportunities
- Wonderful children who love to learn
- A creative curriculum with room for your ideas to shine
- Strong leadership committed to developing staff and recognising talent
How to apply
Send a completed application to our School Business Manager, Kaylee Lilly, at klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk by 19 June 2026.
Legal & safeguarding information
Barford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2025, an online search will also be carried out on short‑listed candidates to help identify incidents or issues. The outcome of the online search may be discussed at interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to the school’s Employment of ex‑offenders policy and Safeguarding and Child protection policy available on the school website.
