Full job descriptionLocation: Folkestone, Kent Start Date: December 2026
Contract: Maternity Cover until July 2027
Hours: Full-time
Year Group: Year 5
Salary: Pay to Scale

Your new company

Hays Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Folkestone to recruit a dedicated Year 5 Teacher for maternity cover. The position will begin in December 2026 and is expected to continue until the end of the academic year in July 2027.This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic teacher who enjoys creating engaging lessons and supporting pupils to make excellent progress across the KS2 curriculum.The school is a friendly and supportive primary setting in the Folkestone area, with a strong focus on creating a positive learning environment where children can develop academically, socially and personally.You will be joining a collaborative staff team and will have the opportunity to provide consistency and stability for the Year 5 class throughout the remainder of the academic year.
Your new role

As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will be responsible for:
*Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum
*Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
*Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
*Adapting teaching to meet a range of learning needs
*Working closely with teaching assistants and other members of the year-group team
*Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
*Taking an active role in the wider life of the school

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will ideally:
*Hold QTS
*Have experience teaching within KS2, ideally Year 5 or upper KS2
*Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
*Be confident planning and delivering the primary curriculum
*Have a nurturing and inclusive approach to teaching
*Be committed to safeguarding and supporting every child to achieve their potential

What you’ll get in return

By working through Hays Education, you’ll benefit from:
*Competitive rates of pay
*Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
*Access to a range of teaching opportunities across Kent
*Continued support throughout your placement
*Refer-a-friend opportunities
*A straightforward registration and compliance process


What you need to do now
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