Year 4 Teacher

Position: Year 4 Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Islington, London, UK

Salary: £41,729 (M1) to £64,684 (UPS3) per annum, Inner London pay scale

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main or Upper Pay Range. The maximum salary of £64,684 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for your next Year 4 Teacher role? You will teach an academically able class of eight- and nine-year-olds, bringing engaging lessons and clear expectations to their learning. Two Teaching Assistants will support you as you build positive routines and stretch pupils ready for greater challenge.

As a Year 4 Teacher, you can draw on previous planning, regular curriculum advice and leaders who teach alongside their teams. If you enjoy taking ownership of a class with practical support close by, apply through Teach Now.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Experience teaching in a primary school, ideally within Key Stage 2.

Secure knowledge of the primary National Curriculum and Year 4 expectations.

The ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and teach engaging lessons across the Year 4 curriculum.

Set clear expectations and respond consistently to low-level disruption.

Adapt learning to challenge higher-attaining pupils.

Lead two Teaching Assistants in supporting classroom learning.

Use live marking in mathematics and weekly in-depth marking in English.

Follow the schools curriculum approach and marking codes.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be a confident Year 4 Teacher who establishes routines quickly.

Bring calm, consistent classroom management.

Have high expectations for every pupil.

Use praise and encouragement to build positive relationships.

Show sound judgement when leading classroom support.

Be adaptable within an established teaching approach.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning

you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance