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Contract

Year 5 Teacher Maternity Cover

Academics
Rochester
money-bag £32916 - £45352/annum
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Ref: 225661584

Year 5 Teacher

We are currently recruiting for a confident and committed Year 5 Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave at a welcoming primary school in Rochester.

This is a fixed-term contract, working 3 days per week, and would suit a teacher who is confident taking full ownership of their class and delivering high-quality teaching.



The Role

The successful Year 5 Teacher will have full responsibility for their class, including:

  • Planning and preparing lessons across the curriculum

  • Delivering engaging and effective teaching

  • Managing the classroom and maintaining high expectations

  • Assessing and monitoring pupil progress

  • Differentiating work to meet individual needs

  • Completing relevant planning, assessment and marking

  • Working closely with school staff to ensure consistency throughout the maternity cover period

  • Taking full day-to-day responsibility for the Year 5 class



Requirements

  • QTS is required

  • Previous primary teaching experience, ideally within Year 5/KS2

  • Confident with independent planning and classroom management

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • Able to commit to 3 days per week

  • Driver preferred due to the school''s location

  • Willing to commit to the duration of the fixed-term maternity cover

Location: Rochester
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover
Hours: Part-time - 3 days per week
Role: Year 5 Teacher
Driver: Preferred

PLEASE SEND UPDATED CVS TO YASMINE PITMAN AT ACADEMICS ROCHESTER

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.

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