Primary TeacherJob Title: Year 5 Primary Teacher Maternity Cover Job Role: KS2 Teacher (Year 5) Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Maternity Cover Salary: M1 UPS3 (£34,398 £52,490)About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and skilled Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in St Albans from September 2026. This is a full-time maternity cover position within Key Stage 2, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on pupils as they continue their journey through upper KS2.The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching, fostering a love of learning, and ensuring all pupils make strong academic and personal progress.About the School This friendly and inclusive primary school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school has a strong community ethos and places a high emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing, and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families.Staff work closely together to deliver an engaging and creative curriculum that supports both academic achievement and personal development.Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons across the Year 5 curriculumSupport pupils academic, social and emotional developmentDifferentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupilsMonitor and assess pupil progress, providing c