Primary Teacher

A welcoming prep school in Kingston is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 4 Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of the academic year.

About the role

As the Year 4 Teacher, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day teaching and learning within the class, ensuring pupils receive a broad, engaging and appropriately challenging curriculum. You will be expected to plan effectively, assess pupil progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.

The role would suit a teacher who is passionate about working with primary-aged pupils and who can combine high expectations with a warm and encouraging approach. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency across the year group and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 4 class.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons across the curriculum.
• Establish a positive classroom environment built around high expectations and mutual respect.
• Differentiate teaching to support pupils with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Regularly assess, monitor and record pupil progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to help pupils understand and improve their learning.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the teaching team.
• Contribute to school events, activities and the wider school community.
• Support the school's ethos and maintain high standards of behaviour, presentation and achievement.

About the school

The school is a well-established prep school in Kingston, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a strong focus on both academic achievement and personal development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that builds pupils’ confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning. The school values a positive and inclusive atmosphere, with high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal growth. Teachers are supported to deliver engaging lessons and contribute to a strong sense of community across the school.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary Teacher you will:

• QTS – essential.
• Previous experience teaching in a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, ideally with Year 4 experience.
• Excellent classroom management and organisation skills.
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].