Year 4 Teacher - September 2026

Year 4 Teacher – Full-Time, Permanent Role

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Lewisham, South East London | September Start | Immediate Interviews Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Year 4 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lewisham on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role is open to both ECTs (ECT1 & ECT2) and experienced teachers, offering excellent support, professional development and the opportunity to thrive within a strong Key Stage 2 team.

The Role

• Position: Year 4 Teacher (Key Stage 2)

• Start Date: September 2026

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (£40,317 - £57,632)

• Location: Lewisham, South East London

• Interviews: Immediate interviews and trial lessons available

About the School – Ethos, Location & Community

The school is based in a well-connected area of Lewisham, with excellent transport links including nearby train stations and reliable bus routes providing easy access across South East London and Central London.

This is a diverse, community-focused primary school that is proud of its inclusive ethos and strong sense of belonging. The school serves a vibrant local community and places a strong emphasis on ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The school ethos is built around:

• High expectations for all pupils

• Inclusion, equality and respect

• A nurturing and supportive learning environment

• Strong relationships between staff, pupils and families

• Developing confident, independent learners

Curriculum & Year 4 Learning

The Year 4 curriculum is designed to build strong foundations and deepen pupils’ knowledge and skills across all subject areas within Key Stage 2.

Key curriculum features include:

• A strong focus on core subjects: Reading, Writing and Mathematics

• Structured development of fluency, reasoning and problem-solving

• Engaging, knowledge-rich foundation subject curriculum

• Opportunities for collaborative learning and enquiry-based approaches

• Focus on developing independence, resilience and confidence

Teachers are encouraged to deliver creative, engaging and well-structured lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

Support & Professional Development

The school is highly committed to supporting all staff, whether early career or experienced, and provides a strong culture of collaboration and development.

As a Year 4 Teacher, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team

• Strong Key Stage 2 leadership and mentoring

• High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities

• Structured support for ECTs completing their induction

• Collaborative planning and shared resources

• Regular coaching, feedback and reflection time

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload balance

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Year 4 Teacher who:

• Has strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum

• Is passionate about raising attainment and pupil progress

• Delivers engaging and inclusive teaching

• Has high expectations for behaviour and achievement

• Works well as part of a supportive team

• Is reflective, motivated and committed to professional growth

• (ECTs welcome) brings enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

This is an excellent opportunity for a Year 4 Teacher to join a supportive and ambitious school community where staff are valued and pupils are encouraged to thrive. xwzovoh

Immediate interviews and trial lessons available – apply today to secure your Year 4 teaching role in Lewisham!