Year 4 Teacher — Independent School — Birmingham

Are you an experienced Year 4 Teacher ready to take a leading classroom role in a prestigious Independent School in Birmingham starting January 2026? This Independent School seeks a Year 4 Teacher who will combine excellent classroom practice with a willingness to contribute to whole-school subject development. The successful Year 4 Teacher will be invited to planning before January 2026, will attend induction in January 2026 and will teach from January 2026 as the Year 4 Teacher.

A week in the life of the Year 4 Teacher
Mornings: the Year 4 Teacher delivers sequenced mathematics and English lessons that build fluency and reasoning, encouraging pupils to apply skills independently. Afternoons: the Year 4 Teacher leads enquiry topics, practical science and project-based learning that deepen knowledge and cultural capital. Evenings (planning / reflection time): the Year 4 Teacher will refine assessment records and prepare interventions. The Year 4 Teacher will liaise with parents during scheduled review meetings and will lead an enrichment club to extend pupils’ learning beyond the classroom, all planned around the January 2026 start.

Year 4 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 4 Teacher will plan knowledge-rich units across the curriculum as the Year 4 Teacher; track pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies as the Year 4 Teacher; lead assessment and moderation activities as the Year 4 Teacher. The Year 4 Teacher will prepare transition documentation for Years 5 and 6 and contribute to staff training events as the Year 4 Teacher.

Year 4 Teacher Requirements & progression
We are seeking a Year 4 Teacher with QTS or equivalent, strong KS2 experience and a collaborative outlook. The Year 4 Teacher should be available for pre-term planning before January 2026, induction in January 2026, and a full-time start from January 2026. The Independent School champions professional development: the Year 4 Teacher will be supported through coaching cycles and will have opportunities to take on wider responsibilities over time.

Why join this Independent School?
This Independent School invests in staff wellbeing and career progression; the Year 4 Teacher will join a collegiate environment where contribution is recognised and celebrated. If you are a Year 4 Teacher who is passionate about curriculum design and pupils’ development and who can start in January 2026, please apply.

Application Process:
To be considered for this Year 4 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.