Phase Leader / Year 4 Teacher

Phase Leader / Year 4 Teacher (KS2)
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: London Fringe MPS-UPS (£34,397 – £62,500 per annum)
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement)

An ambitious and inclusive primary school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated Phase Leader / Year 4 Teacher to join their Key Stage 2 team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher who wants to combine excellent classroom practice with the opportunity to influence teaching, learning, and outcomes across the phase.

The school has a strong sense of community and is committed to delivering an engaging, ambitious curriculum where every child is supported to achieve their potential. With a focus on high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the school provides an excellent environment for teachers looking to develop professionally.

This role would be well suited to an experienced KS2 teacher with existing leadership experience or a teacher ready to take the next step into phase leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting colleagues, strengthening curriculum delivery, and ensuring high standards across Key Stage 2.

The Role

As Phase Leader and Year 4 Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching within your own classroom while supporting the development and consistency of practice across the phase. Working closely with the leadership team, you will contribute to school improvement priorities and help drive positive outcomes for pupils.

Key ResponsibilitiesClassroom Teaching

• Deliver engaging and purposeful lessons for a Year 4 class.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where pupils are motivated to succeed.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform future teaching.
• Provide appropriate support and challenge to meet the needs of all learners.

Phase Leadership

• Support the continued development of teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.
• Help maintain consistency in curriculum planning, expectations, and standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share effective practice and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and curriculum development activities.

Wider School Contribution

• Develop strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Support whole-school initiatives and improvement plans.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing throughout the school.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4.
• A proven ability to deliver consistently high-quality lessons.
• Experience of leadership responsibilities or a clear ambition to progress.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving pupil outcomes.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Opportunities to develop as a middle leader.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workload.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and full pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Carlo Randazzo
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