Location: Folkestone, Kent Start Date: December 2026 Contract: Maternity Cover until July 2027 Hours: Full-time Year Group: Year 5 Salary: Pay to Scale Your new company Hays Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Folkestone to recruit a dedicated Year 5 Teacher for maternity cover. The position will begin in December 2026 and is expected to continue until the end of the academic year in July 2027.This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic teacher who enjoys creating engaging lessons and supporting pupils to make excellent progress across the KS2 curriculum.The school is a friendly and supportive primary setting in the Folkestone area, with a strong focus on creating a positive learning environment where children can develop academically, socially and personally.You will be joining a collaborative staff team and will have the opportunity to provide consistency and stability for the Year 5 class throughout the remainder of the academic year.Your new role As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will be responsible for:Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS2 National CurriculumCreating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environmentAssessing and monitoring pupil progressAdapting teaching to meet a range of learning needsWorking closely with teaching assistants and other members of the year-group teamBuilding positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleaguesTaking an active role in the wider life of the ..... full job details .....