Permanent Year 4 Teacher - September 2026

Year 4 Teacher – Full-Time, Permanent Role

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
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Lewisham, South East London
• Interviews: Immediate interviews and trial lessons available
• M1 - M6 inner london (£40,317 - £52,300)

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.

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

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