Year 4 Teacher

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A church of England primary school in Wandsworth seeks an experienced Primary Teacher for a Year 4 class. This full-time position, covering maternity leave until July 2026, requires a nurturing approach and strong curriculum knowledge. The school fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment, with significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Regular professional development

Supportive school culture

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in primary education, particularly in KS2.
• Ability to implement tailored interventions for students with additional learning needs.
• Commitment to the school's Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Collaborate with other teachers on planning and assessment.
• Participate in staff meetings and whole-school events.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge in KS2

Positive behavior management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

• Primary Teacher
• Year 4 class
• Full-time
• Primary School
• Wandsworth
• Start date: September 2025
• Contract: Maternity cover to July 2026
• MPS3 – MPS6

A lovely church of England primary school in Wandsworth are looking for an experienced primary teacher to join their school in September to teach in year 4

The Role

In this Primary Teacher role, you will take full teaching responsibility for a Year4 class, delivering engaging, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum. You will collaborate closely with the partner Year4 teacher on planning and assessment, and you will draw on support from the Phase Leader and SENCo to implement tailored interventions for pupils with additional learning needs. As a valued member of the school community, you will participate in staff meetings, parents’ evenings, professional development sessions and whole‑school events.

The school is looking for a Primary Teacher who:

• Has teaching experience and strong curriculum knowledge in KS2
• Maintains a positive approach with high expectations for behaviour and learning
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Embraces and contributes to the school’s Christian ethos and community life

This is a full‑time, maternity‑cover contract for the entire academic year, and is open to teachers who have completed their induction.

The School

This welcoming Church of England primary school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, is a popular choice for local families in Wandsworth. It fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning through engaging lessons and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

With consistently high expectations for both pupils and staff, the school achieves strong academic outcomes. An experienced and established leadership team works closely with a dedicated teaching and support staff to ensure every child is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

Staff benefit from regular professional development and a supportive culture that values collaboration, growth, and well-being. Rooted in Christian values, the school continues to build on its strengths, providing a stimulating and caring learning environment.

If you are a Primary Teacher looking for a full-time role in September, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.