Year 5/6 Teacher

Location: Chesterfield
Contract Type: Part Time (Thursdays & Fridays)
Salary: £160 – £250 per day
Start Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Monarch Education

Year 5/6 Teacher Required

Monarch Education are recruiting for a Year 5/6 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Chesterfield.

This is a part-time, long-term supply opportunity working Thursdays and Fridays, starting on Thursday 5th November 2026 and continuing on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons and providing continuity of learning for a mixed Year 5/6 class.

The school is seeking a committed and enthusiastic teacher who can inspire pupils, maintain high expectations and create a positive learning environment where children can thrive both academically and personally.

Why Apply?

• Ongoing position
• Part-time schedule working Thursdays and Fridays
• Competitive daily rates of £140 – £250 per day
• Opportunity to teach an established Year 5/6 class
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Dedicated support from Monarch Education throughout your placement
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils during a crucial stage of their primary education

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2
• Strong knowledge of the Upper KS2 curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• A commitment to raising attainment and promoting pupil progress
• The right to work in the UK

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a Year 5/6 class on Thursdays and Fridays, delivering engaging lessons that support pupils in achieving their full potential.

You will work closely with the wider staff team to ensure consistency in learning, maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute positively to the school’s supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Assess and monitor pupil progress effectively
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2
• Confidence teaching Year 5 and Year 6 pupils
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach
• Commitment to supporting pupil achievement and wellbeing
• Passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

GCA Approved Supplier
opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
free Safeguarding training
refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Year 5/6 Teacher looking for a part-time teaching opportunity in Chesterfield from Thursday 5th November 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Monarch Education team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.