Year 5 Teacher
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham B21
MPS Paid to Scale
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 1^st 2026
Contract: Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm

Are you a passionate and dedicated Year 5 Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a welcoming primary school?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Handsworth from September 2026 for the full academic year. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs who can demonstrate strong teaching practice through their placements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging lessons for a Year 5 class.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners and support individual progress.
• Monitor and assess pupil achievement, using data to inform future planning.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-structured classroom environment.
• Work closely with colleagues, support staff and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers to support pupil development.
• Prepare pupils for the transition into upper Key Stage 2 and support them in reaching their full potential.

What We’re Looking For:

• QTS
• Experience teaching within Upper KS2
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A positive and proactive approach to teaching and learning
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils academically and socially

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
• No day-to-day supply – full-time consistency in one school.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

Next Steps – Our 4-Step Process

1. Apply – Submit your CV via the application page.
2. Initial Call – Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
3. Trial Day/Interview & Lesson Observations – Experience the school before making a decision.
4. Start Work – If the school is the right fit, you’re ready to begin.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This role is easily commutable from:
Smethwick, West Bromwich, Perry Barr, Erdington, Great Barr, Aston, Lozells, Winson Green, Hockley, Jewellery Quarter and surrounding Birmingham and Sandwell areas.

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Interested in Primary or SEN teaching roles?

Browse more opportunities at www.longtermfutures.co.uk

If you are a qualified teacher with experience in EYFS, KS1, KS2 or SEN settings, we are also recruiting across a range of opportunities, please apply to discuss alternative roles.