Year 4 Teacher

Step Teachers; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher recruitment agency is seeking a Year 4 Teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting in January 2026. The role requires planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum while ensuring a supportive environment for all pupils. Candidates must have QTS and ideally experience in lower KS2. The position offers a range of benefits including pay based on experience with exclusive deals for staff well-being.

Benefits

Weekly salary payments through PAYE

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Wellness services

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Previous experience teaching in a primary setting, ideally in lower KS2.
• Ability to differentiate lessons for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress with constructive feedback.
• Create a positive classroom environment that fosters curiosity.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 4 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from January 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a Year 4 Teacher to join a school that promotes high standards of teaching and learning. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging lessons and foster a positive learning culture.

Duties as Year 4 Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for Year 4 pupils in line with the national curriculum
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes curiosity and confidence
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and implement effective classroom management strategies
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required

Ideal Year 4 Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Previous experience teaching in a primary setting, ideally in lower KS2
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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