Year 4 Teacher

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Year 4 Teacher for an Islington, London position, teaching a class of eight- and nine-year-olds with two Teaching Assistants to support routines and pupil challenge. You will plan, deliver and assess across the primary curriculum, following the school's curriculum approach and marking codes.

Applicants must have QTS and primary KS2 experience, strong knowledge of the Year 4 standards, and the ability to guide classroom learning.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS and experience teaching in a primary school, ideally KS2.
• Solid knowledge of the primary National Curriculum and Year 4 expectations.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Two Teaching Assistants will support you as you build routines and stretch pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging Year 4 lessons.
• Set clear expectations and address low-level disruption.
• Adapt learning to challenge higher-attaining pupils.
• Lead two Teaching Assistants in supporting classroom learning.
• Use live marking in mathematics and weekly marking in English.

Skills

QTS

Primary school experience

Curriculum knowledge

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Position: Year 4 Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Islington, London, UK

Salary: 41,729 (M1) to 64,684 (UPS3) per annum, Inner London pay scale

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main or Upper Pay Range. The maximum salary of 64,684 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for your next Year 4 Teacher role? You will teach an academically able class of eight- and nine-year-olds, bringing engaging lessons and clear expectations to their learning. Two Teaching Assistants will support you as you build positive routines and stretch pupils ready for greater challenge.

As a Year 4 Teacher, you can draw on previous planning, regular curriculum advice and leaders who teach alongside their teams. If you enjoy taking ownership of a class with practical support close by, apply through Teach Now.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  
• Experience teaching in a primary school, ideally within Key Stage 2.
  
• Secure knowledge of the primary National Curriculum and Year 4 expectations.
  
• The ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons across the curriculum.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach engaging lessons across the Year 4 curriculum.
  
• Set clear expectations and respond consistently to low-level disruption.
  
• Adapt learning to challenge higher-attaining pupils.
  
• Lead two Teaching Assistants in supporting classroom learning.
  
• Use live marking in mathematics and weekly in-depth marking in English.
  
• Follow the schools curriculum approach and marking codes.
  

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a confident Year 4 Teacher who establishes routines quickly.
  
• Bring calm, consistent classroom management.
  
• Have high expectations for every pupil.
  
• Use praise and encouragement to build positive relationships.
  
• Show sound judgement when leading classroom support.
  
• Be adaptable within an established teaching approach.
  

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.