Year 5/6 Mixed Class Teacher – Full Time – TS3 Area – January 2027 Start

Location: TS3 Area, Middlesbrough
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: January 2027
Key Stage: Key Stage 2 – Year 5/6 Mixed Class
Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, with a 4:30pm finish on Wednesdays for staff meetings
Duration: Longer-term teaching placement

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Year 5/6 Mixed Class Teacher to work within a welcoming primary school in the TS3 area of Middlesbrough.

This is a full-time teaching opportunity starting in January 2027, offering an excellent opportunity for a committed primary teacher to join a supportive school environment and make a positive impact on pupils' learning and development.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for teaching a mixed Year 5/6 class, delivering engaging, challenging and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of pupils across both year groups.

The position will involve working from 8:00am until 4:00pm each day, with a later finish of 4:30pm on Wednesdays to attend staff meetings.

You will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning, supporting pupils' academic progress and creating a positive classroom environment where all children feel motivated, confident and encouraged to achieve their potential.

The school is particularly looking for a teacher with excellent behaviour management skills, who can establish clear expectations, maintain a positive learning environment and confidently manage classroom behaviour.

This role would suit a confident, organised and adaptable teacher who is experienced in teaching across Upper Key Stage 2 and is passionate about raising standards and ensuring all pupils reach their full potential.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive school team, the successful teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a mixed Year 5/6 classroom.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and effective lessons in line with the Upper Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.

• Taking full responsibility for the teaching, learning and progress of a mixed Year 5/6 class.

• Differentiating lessons and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils across both year groups.

• Teaching across the curriculum, including English, mathematics, science and foundation subjects.

• Establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining high standards of behaviour.

• Demonstrating excellent behaviour management skills and confidently addressing challenging behaviour.

• Creating a safe, inclusive, stimulating and well-organised classroom environment.

• Promoting positive behaviour, respect and positive attitudes towards learning.

• Assessing, monitoring and recording pupils' progress and identifying areas requiring additional support.

• Providing targeted interventions to address gaps in learning and extend pupils' knowledge and understanding.

• Maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement, engagement and behaviour.

• Supporting pupils with additional needs and adapting teaching approaches where appropriate.

• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff to support learning.

• Maintaining accurate assessment records and contributing to planning and reporting.

• Ensuring all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported to reach their full potential.

• Attending weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays, finishing at 4:30pm.

• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure pupils' safety and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be confident, resilient and organised, with the ability to manage a classroom effectively, build positive relationships and deliver engaging lessons across Upper Key Stage 2.

The Setting

This welcoming primary school in the TS3 area of Middlesbrough is seeking a reliable and experienced Year 5/6 Teacher to join its team on a full-time basis from January 2027.

The school is looking for someone who can take ownership of the classroom, establish positive routines and expectations, and provide consistent, high-quality teaching.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys the variety of teaching a mixed-age class and is confident adapting lessons to meet the needs of children across two year groups.

Requirements

To be considered for this Year 5/6 Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Have previous teaching experience within a primary school setting.

• Have experience teaching Key Stage 2, ideally Upper Key Stage 2.

• Have a strong understanding of the Year 5 and Year 6 National Curriculum.

• Be confident planning and delivering lessons for a mixed-age class.

• Understand how to differentiate learning to meet the needs of pupils across different year groups and abilities.

• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Be confident managing challenging behaviour and maintaining high expectations.

• Be able to establish clear boundaries and create a positive learning environment.

• Be confident assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly.

• Have excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

• Be caring, adaptable, proactive and committed to raising pupil achievement.

• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

• Be available to work full-time from January 2027.

• Be able to commit to working 8:00am–4:00pm, with a 4:30pm finish on Wednesdays for staff meetings.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.

• A Guaranteed Pay Scheme, subject to availability and qualifying criteria.

• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.

• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).

• FREE training and professional development opportunities.

• Regular social events and networking opportunities.

• A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Primary Teacher with Upper Key Stage 2 experience and excellent behaviour management skills, looking for a rewarding full-time teaching opportunity leading a mixed Year 5/6 class in the TS3 area of Middlesbrough from January 2027, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on 01642 243843 or email teesside@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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