Teacher Year 4

Vision Multi Academy Trust; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Year 4 teacher for maternity leave at Higher Lane Primary School. The role emphasises high expectations, teamwork, and a strong commitment to the academy’s ethos, supporting learners of diverse abilities.

The post requires 32.5 hours per week within the usual school week. The school is committed to safeguarding and will conduct DBS checks as part of the appointment process, with references requested from the past ten years.

Qualifications

• High expectations of themselves, colleagues and children; experience desirable but not essential.
• Well-organised team worker who can work under pressure with a positive approach.
• Willingness to commit fully to the staff team and academy ethos.

Responsibilities

• Raise achievement among children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learning and assessment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare commitments of the school.

Job description

Post Title: Year 4 Maternity Leave Teacher

School: Higher Lane Primary School

Key Purpose of Post

• A teacher with high expectations of themselves, colleagues and children (experience is desirable) but not essential, one who is committed to raising achievement among children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• A well-organised team worker, who can work under pressure while maintaining a positive approach to their work and relationships with others.
• Someone with the willingness to commit fully to the whole staff team and the academy's aims, expectations and ethos.

Normal hours of work are 32.50 hours per week based around the usual business working week.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Jane McCoy on 0161 766 2005

Interviews will be held on Friday 27 November 2026

For further information please see:

MyNewTerm link - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144575/EDV-2026-HLPS-24020

Supporting Documents

• JD & PS
• Cover Letter