Year 5/6 Teacher - Maternity Cover - Wakefield Area

Salary: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly through Reed Education Location: Pontefract Job Type: Full-time, Long-Term Maternity Cover Start Date: 19th October 2026 Duration: Until 25th March 2027 Reed Education are seeking an experienced, resilient and enthusiastic Year 5/6 Teacher to join a welcoming and community-focused primary school in the Wakefield area for a long-term maternity cover position. This is an exciting opportunity to teach a mixed Year 5/6 class of 31 pupils within a supportive school environment that places children''s education, wellbeing and personal development at the heart of everything it does. The school prides itself on fostering positive relationships, encouraging every child to be the best they can be, and creating a safe, respectful and nurturing learning environment. The Role Starting from 19th October until 25th March, you will take responsibility for a mixed Year 5/6 class. Most planning is already in place, meaning your focus will be on delivering engaging lessons, adapting existing plans to meet pupils'' needs, and maintaining high expectations across the classroom. Whilst the class can present some challenges, the school has established support systems in place, including Teaching Assistants who work alongside pupils with EHCPs. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching across the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Adapt existing lesson plans to meet the needs of individual learners. Create a positive, structured and engaging classroom ..... full job details .....