Job Description

Year 4 Teacher | Lewisham

Are you an ambitious Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity from January 2027? A welcoming primary school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Year 4 Teacher to join its team for the remainder of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with lower Key Stage 2 pupils and knows how to create an engaging, structured classroom environment. You will take responsibility for a Year 4 class, delivering high-quality lessons across the curriculum while helping pupils build confidence, independence and strong foundations ahead of upper Key Stage 2.

Interviews are taking place next week, with the successful Year 4 Teacher expected to start in January 2027.

January 2027 Start | M1-M6 | Full-Time

What the school can offer a Year 4 Teacher:

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.

• An established teaching team and accessible senior leadership.

• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn.

• Opportunities to contribute to curriculum planning and development.

• A collaborative staff team with a shared focus on pupil progress.

• The opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils during an important stage of their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the Year 4 curriculum.

• Teaching English, Maths, Science and foundation subjects.

• Using assessment to identify learning gaps and adapt teaching accordingly.

• Preparing pupils for the expectations of upper Key Stage 2.

• Establishing positive classroom routines and managing behaviour effectively.

• Differentiating lessons to support pupils of varying abilities.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and parents.

The successful Year 4 Teacher will:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Have previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the National Curriculum.

• Be confident teaching Maths and English across lower KS2.

• Have high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.

• Be organised, enthusiastic and committed to inclusive teaching.

If you are a Primary Teacher looking for a new Year 4 teaching opportunity in Lewisham, this is an excellent chance to secure your next role ahead of the January term. With interviews taking place next week, early applications are encouraged.

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Year 4 Teacher | Lewisham | INDTEACH