We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and experienced Year 4 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in New Barnet, starting as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys Lower Key Stage 2 and is passionate about delivering high-quality lessons that challenge, inspire, and engage pupils across the curriculum.

The school has a strong ethos of collaboration, inclusion, and high expectations. Staff work closely as a team, sharing best practice and supporting one another to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential. Senior leadership is approachable and supportive, offering guidance, mentoring, and professional development to help teachers succeed in their roles.

The Role

As a Year 4 Teacher, you will plan, deliver, and assess lessons across all areas of the curriculum. You will foster independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours in pupils, while supporting their academic, social, and emotional development. A key part of your role will be to track pupil progress, provide targeted support, and ensure that every child is prepared for the transition into Year 5.

You will work closely with teaching assistants, Key Stage 2 colleagues, and senior leaders to maintain consistency and high standards across the year group. Effective communication with parents and carers is essential to ensure pupils receive the support they need both in school and at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons across the Year 4 curriculum

• Track pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs

• Differentiate learning to support all pupils, including SEND and EAL learners

• Promote independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours

• Maintain a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment

• Collaborate effectively with teaching assistants and KS2 colleagues

• Communicate regularly with parents and carers about pupil progress

• Contribute to staff meetings, CPD sessions, and school initiatives

• Support extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities as required

• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have experience teaching Lower Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4

• Be confident delivering literacy, numeracy, and foundation subjects

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills

• Be reflective, proactive, and adaptable

• Show a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and professional team

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative KS2 teaching team

• Clear leadership guidance and structured planning support

• Opportunities for professional development and CPD

• Well-resourced classrooms and learning spaces

• Engaged, motivated, and happy pupils

• A positive and inclusive school culture

Location

The school is located in New Barnet, with excellent transport links and a welcoming local community. Staff benefit from a professional, organised, and supportive working environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please forward an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.