Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Llanishen, Cardiff

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are supporting a primary school in the Llanishen area of Cardiff to recruit a confident Year 4 Teacher to join their team.

The role involves planning and delivering lessons aligned to the Curriculum for Wales, differentiating for all abilities, and fostering pupils' academic and social development. Both experienced teachers and those early in their careers are encouraged to apply; the school offers a supportive environment and a structured week (Mon-Fri).

Qualifications

• QTS and primary teaching experience are essential.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the Year 4 curriculum
• Creating a positive classroom environment that encourages participation
• Differentiating activities to support learners at different levels
• Developing literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills
• Using varied teaching strategies to maintain engagement
• Managing classroom behaviour consistently and effectively
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress
• Collaborating with teaching assistants and support staff
• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and contributing to the school team
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development alongside academics

Skills

QTS and primary teaching experience

Classroom management

Differentiation

Curriculum knowledge (Primary)

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Pupil development focus

Education

QTS

Job description

Teaching Personnel are working with a primary school in the Llanishen area of Cardiff who are looking for a confident and engaging Year 4 Teacher to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with Key Stage 2 pupils and wants to take responsibility for a class, delivering engaging lessons while supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

The Role

As the Year 4 Teacher, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day teaching and learning of your class. You will be expected to plan and deliver well-structured lessons that follow the Curriculum for Wales, while adapting your approach to meet the different abilities and needs within the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the Year 4 curriculum
• Creating a positive classroom environment where pupils feel confident to participate
• Differentiating activities to support pupils working at different levels
• Developing pupils' literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills
• Using a range of teaching strategies to maintain engagement
• Managing classroom behaviour consistently and effectively
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress
• Identifying areas where pupils require additional support or challenge
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other support staff
• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and contributing to the wider school team
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development alongside their academic progress

What We're Looking For

The school would particularly suit a teacher who is confident managing a Key Stage 2 classroom and can create a structured but enjoyable learning environment.

You will ideally have:

• QTS and relevant primary teaching experience
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Excellent classroom management skills
• The ability to differentiate effectively
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• A positive and adaptable approach
• The confidence to work independently while being part of a wider team
• Excellent communication skills
• A genuine interest in helping pupils achieve their potential

The school is open to hearing from both experienced teachers and teachers who are earlier in their careers, provided you can demonstrate strong classroom practice and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a Year 4 class and become an important part of the pupils' learning journey. You'll have the opportunity to develop your teaching practice, work alongside an established team and contribute to a positive school environment.

Competitive weekly pay
Full-time, Monday-Friday
Llanishen, Cardiff
Year 4 classroom