Y4 Primary Teacher

Year 4 Primary Teacher – Maternity Cover (Full Time)

Bournemouth
Start Date: April 2026
Paid to Scale

We are delighted to be supporting one of our wonderful mainstream primary schools in Bournemouth in their search for a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 4 Teacher to join their team on a full-time maternity cover contract, starting April 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach a Year 4 class within a welcoming, supportive school that values high-quality teaching, collaboration and pupil wellbeing.

The Role

As the Year 4 class teacher, you will take full responsibility for the class and play a key role in delivering engaging and inclusive learning experiences. The role will include:

• Planning and delivering creative and engaging Year 4 lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Assessing pupil progress and completing marking in line with school policy

• Supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally

• Attending parents’ evenings, staff meetings and relevant school meetings

• Working closely with colleagues, support staff and senior leaders

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• A qualified Primary Teacher with QTS

• Confident in teaching Key Stage 2, particularly Year 4

• Passionate, committed and enthusiastic about teaching

• Strong in behaviour management and classroom organisation

• A positive team player with excellent communication skills

ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time Year 4 maternity cover from April 2026

• Paid to scale

• Supportive leadership team and friendly staff

• Well-resourced classroom and a positive school culture

If you are a motivated teacher looking for a rewarding Year 4 maternity cover role in a fantastic Bournemouth primary school, 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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