Year 5/6 Teacher – Maternity Cover | Wakefield

Start: October Half Term 2026
Contract: Full-Time Maternity Cover until Easter 2027
Location: Wakefield
Pay: To scale, dependent on experience

PK Education are urgently recruiting a qualified Primary Teacher for a full-time Year 5/6 maternity cover at a primary school in the Wakefield area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident KS2 teacher looking for the security of a long-term placement, commencing after the October half-term and continuing through until Easter 2027.

The successful teacher will take responsibility for a Year 5/6 class, including teaching, assessment and day-to-day class responsibilities. Schemes of work are already in place across the curriculum, providing a strong planning structure for the successful teacher to follow and adapt to the needs of the class.

We are particularly keen to hear from teachers who have:

• QTS and experience teaching within KS2, ideally Year 5 and/or Year 6
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confidence establishing clear routines and expectations
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Availability for a full-time commitment through to Easter 2027

Experienced teachers and strong ECTs with upper-KS2 experience are welcome to apply.

This vacancy is moving quickly, so immediate applications are encouraged.

Interested? Apply today with your CV or contact Tracey at PK Education (phone number removed) for an immediate confidential discussion.