Year 5 Teacher Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Contract: Full-time Pay:  £186.00 - £286.00 per day/ depending on experienceAre you an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher looking for a role where your skills are trusted and valued? This Year 5 opportunity could be the perfect next step.We’re working with a welcoming one-form entry primary school in Watford that’s known for its positive ethos, well-behaved pupils, and genuine sense of community. They are seeking a confident Year 5 teacher to join their team from January 2026.You’ll be taking responsibility for an enthusiastic and capable Year 5 class who enjoy being challenged and supported to do their best. The senior leadership team believe in empowering teachers – offering guidance and collaboration rather than micromanagement.What’s on offer: A full-time role in a supportive, well-resourced primary school The freedom to plan and teach creatively – no tick-box approach Friendly, supportive colleagues and approachable leadership Weekly pay through PAYE Ongoing professional development opportunities Key Requirements for a Year 5 Teacher role: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5 Strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons Confident classroom management with high expectations for behaviour Experience assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting pupils of all abilities Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues Positive, proactive approach to teaching and learning Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) If you enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences, building confident learners, and working in a school that truly values your ideas, this role is well worth exploring.Apply today and email CV to [email protected]          All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.