Year 4 Teacher

Randstad UK; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term placement stability

Free CPD training

Referral rewards

Job summary

Randstad Education is partnering with a primary school in Borehamwood to recruit a Year 4 Teacher (QTS mandatory) for a full-time, long-term role running through to July 2027.

The post offers stable, full-time work with a supportive school community focused on pupil progress and wellbeing. You will lead engaging lessons, supervise support staff, and track learner progress in KS2.

Qualifications

• QTS is mandatory for the role in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach stimulating Year 4 lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Deliver differentiated activities to meet all abilities in Year 4.
• Lead guided reading, writing, spelling and fluency development.
• Direct Teaching Assistants to deliver small-group interventions.
• Monitor progress and implement timely interventions for learners.
• Collaborate with SENCO to support SEND and EAL pupils and communicate with parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Literacy development

Numeracy focus

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 4 Teacher

£141 - £163 per day

Borehamwood

Are you an inspiring Key Stage 2 teacher looking to take charge of an enthusiastic Year 4 class starting at the end of this month?

Can you foster a dynamic, high-expectation classroom culture that balances core academic rigor with creative, engaging teaching methods?

Are you seeking a stable, full-time teaching appointment running all the way through to July 2027 at a welcoming primary school in Borehamwood?

Randstad Education has partnered with an established partner Primary School in Borehamwood to appoint an outstanding Year 4 Teacher (QTS mandatory). Commencing at the end of this month on a full-time, long-term basis through to July 2027, this post offers exceptional stability within a forward-thinking school community committed to pupil progress and well-being. We are looking for an ambitious educator who can deliver rich, scaffolded lessons, direct classroom support staff effectively, and guide Year 4 pupils through key milestones, including the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).

Core Responsibilities

• KS2 Curriculum Delivery: Plan and teach stimulating, differentiated lessons strictly aligned with National Curriculum standards, ensuring tasks cater to the full range of abilities in Year 4.
• Numeracy & Times Tables Focus: Implement active mathematics strategies and targeted arithmetic practice to build pupil fluency and confidence ahead of the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
• Literacy & Reading Development: Lead structured guided reading sessions, creative writing workshops, and spelling investigations to advance vocabulary and comprehension.
• Classroom Team Guidance: Coordinate and mentor room Teaching Assistants to deliver focused small-group interventions and maintain a productive, orderly learning environment.
• Progress Tracking & Formative Assessment: Monitor individual benchmarks, track academic growth, and implement prompt interventions for children needing additional stretch or support.
• Inclusion & Communication: Liaise closely with the SENCO to adapt tasks for SEND and EAL pupils, while maintaining positive, approachable communication with parents and carers.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. Open to experienced primary teachers as well as ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with prior UK classroom experience.
• Curriculum Command: Strong working knowledge of Lower Key Stage 2 expectations, adaptive planning techniques, and positive behaviour management systems.
• Patience & Energy: A composed, supportive, and engaging classroom presence capable of motivating young learners to achieve their best.
• Team Ethos: A cooperative mindset dedicated to whole-school development, professional collaboration, and strict safeguarding practices.
• Compliance Checks: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new check via Randstad).

Why Partner with Randstad?

• Competitive Daily Rates: £141 - £163 per day
• Long-Term Placement Stability: Secure a full-time post starting at the end of this month and running continuously through to July 2027.
• Free CPD Training: Gain full access to accredited training modules, including SEND Strategies, Advanced Behaviour Management, and Safeguarding Essentials.
• Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and support from Neeraj, your dedicated education consultant with specialist insight into Hertfordshire schools.
• Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or classroom support professional you successfully refer to our team!