Year 4 Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme (£150)

AWR compliant pay

CPD training access

Job summary

Teach-Now in London is seeking a Year 4 Teacher to lead an academically able class of eight- and nine-year-olds. You will be supported by two Teaching Assistants and build routines that stretch pupils for greater challenge.

You will draw on planning support and curriculum guidance while leaders teach alongside your team. The role requires QTS, primary KS2 experience, and strong knowledge of the Year 4 curriculum.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Experience teaching in a primary school, ideally within Key Stage 2.
• Strong knowledge of the primary National Curriculum and Year 4 expectations.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

QTS

Year 4

KS2

Planning & assessment

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/10/2026

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)

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.

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

• 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.
  

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
  
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
  
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

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.