Year 4 Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time, long-term position

Dedicated consultant support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting a Year 4 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Tendring, Essex from September 2026. You will take full responsibility for a Year 4 class, delivering a broad and engaging curriculum while building a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

The successful candidate will have QTS or an equivalent qualification and experience in Key Stage 2. The role offers full-time, long-term commitment with excellent professional development and dedicated

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Strong planning and classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching to different abilities and learning styles.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the Year 4 curriculum.
• Set ambitious but achievable expectations for all pupils.
• Use assessment to identify gaps and inform future teaching.
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
• Establish routines and effective behaviour management.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work with teaching assistants and other staff.
• Maintain records of pupil progress.
• Communicate with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Take an active role in the wider school community.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

KS2 experience

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

QTS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Year 4 Class Teacher - Tendring, Essex

Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Year 4 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Tendring from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and creative teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils during an important stage of their primary education. The school offers a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop professionally and put pupils at the centre of everything they do.

About the Position

You will take full responsibility for your Year 4 class, delivering a broad and engaging curriculum while creating a classroom where children feel confident, valued and motivated to learn.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the Year 4 curriculum
• Setting ambitious but achievable expectations for all pupils
• Using assessment to identify gaps and inform future teaching
• Differentiating lessons to meet a variety of learning needs
• Establishing positive classroom routines and effective behaviour management
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Working alongside teaching assistants and other support staff
• Maintaining accurate records of pupil progress
• Communicating effectively with parents, carers and colleagues
• Taking an active role in the wider school community

The Teacher We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, reflective and well-organised teacher who can build strong relationships with pupils and create a classroom culture based on curiosity, respect and high expectations.

You should have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Excellent planning and classroom management skills
• The ability to adapt teaching to different abilities and learning styles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and flexible approach

The school would consider applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who can demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to primary education.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time, long-term position
• September 2026 start
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to professional development and CPD
• PAYE - no umbrella company fees
• My-Progression CPD programme
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Essex and Suffolk

If you're a passionate primary teacher looking for a new Year 4 opportunity in Tendring, this could be an excellent next step.