Year 5 Teacher – Maternity Cover

Haslingden | Full-time | April 2026 start

Are you a passionate and experienced Year 5 Teacher ready to make a positive impact in the classroom?

Rotherwood Education are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-supported primary school in Haslingden. This is a full-time maternity cover position for approximately one year, starting on 27th April 2026, with a handover week alongside the current postholder until Monday 4th May.

📌 Position Details

• Role: Year 5 Teacher

• Location: Haslingden

• Start Date: 27th April 2026

• Contract: Full-time, maternity cover (approx. 12 months)

• Daily Rate: £168.80 – £215.68 (depending on experience)

✨ About the Role

You will be responsible for teaching a Year 5 class, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that support pupils’ academic progress and personal development.

The handover period at the start of the role will allow you to settle in, gain a thorough understanding of routines, planning, and pupils’ needs, ensuring a smooth transition.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative school environment and is committed to helping pupils reach their full potential.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the Year 5 curriculum

• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND and EAL

• Managing behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment

• Monitoring, assessing, and tracking pupil progress

• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all learners

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

• Maintaining an inclusive, well-organised classroom

👤 The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE

• Have recent experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5

• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Be confident with planning, assessment, and differentiation

• Be flexible, proactive, and a strong team player

• Be committed to supporting all learners and raising achievement

🌟 Why Work with Rotherwood Education?

• A dedicated and experienced education recruitment team

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals

• A clear and simple registration process

• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding Year 5 maternity cover role, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency.