Year 5 Teacher
CV-LibraryWolverhampton, West MidlandstemporaryPosted: 31 July 2026
Apply NowHays Education are working in partnership with a friendly and supportive junior school in Wolverhampton to recruit an experienced Year 5 Teacher for a maternity cover position from November 2026 until May 2027.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on respect, resilience and aspiration, creating a positive culture where pupils are supported to become confident, independent learners.The successful candidate will take responsibility for a Year 5 class and work alongside a dedicated and collaborative staff team. Planning will already be in place, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons while adapting resources and teaching approaches to meet the needs of your pupils. The role also includes allocated PPA time to support workload and planning responsibilities.
Your new role:
Teaching a Year 5 class within Key Stage 2
Delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the National Curriculum
Using existing planning and adapting lessons where appropriate to suit the needs of the class
Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and support staff
Dedicated PPA time providedWhat you'll need to succeed:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 2
Strong knowledge of the Year 5 curriculum
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
A commitment to raising standards and supporting pupil achievement
A passion for helping children reach their full potentialWhat you'll get in return:
Competitive daily rate paid to scale
Holiday pay in addition to your daily rate
Access to the Hays App for timesheets, holiday requests and training
Free safeguarding and CPD training
Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across the local area
Refer-a-friend schemeWhat you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new role:
Teaching a Year 5 class within Key Stage 2
Delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the National Curriculum
Using existing planning and adapting lessons where appropriate to suit the needs of the class
Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and support staff
Dedicated PPA time providedWhat you'll need to succeed:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 2
Strong knowledge of the Year 5 curriculum
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
A commitment to raising standards and supporting pupil achievement
A passion for helping children reach their full potentialWhat you'll get in return:
Competitive daily rate paid to scale
Holiday pay in addition to your daily rate
Access to the Hays App for timesheets, holiday requests and training
Free safeguarding and CPD training
Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across the local area
Refer-a-friend schemeWhat you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)