Year 4 Teacher New

Year 4 Class Teacher

Location: Shepton Mallet
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Pay: M1–M6, paid to scale

Teaching Personnel are working with a busy and welcoming primary school who are looking to appoint a dedicated Year 4 Class Teacher to join their KS2 team from October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to helping every pupil excel in their learning. The successful candidate will take on full class teaching responsibilities, including planning, preparation and marking, and will play an important role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• Hold QTS and be eligible to teach in the UK
• Have previous teaching experience, ideally within KS2, although this is not essential for the right candidate
• Be confident working in a busy and fast-paced school environment
• Have a positive and proactive approach to behaviour management, both inside and outside the classroom
• Be committed to maintaining high expectations and supporting pupils to make excellent progress
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Be passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to excel in their learning
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team

The Role:

You will be responsible for a Year 4 class and will undertake full teaching responsibilities, including:

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons
• Marking and assessing pupils' work
• Maintaining positive behaviour and high expectations
• Supporting the academic, social and emotional development of all pupils
• Creating a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment
• Working closely with colleagues, parents and the wider school community

This position is paid to scale from M1–M6, depending on experience.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher who thrives in a busy school environment and is passionate about bringing out the best in every pupil, we would love to hear from you!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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