Year 4/5 Teacher Required - Long-Term (ASAP Start)
2 days ago
Pontefract
Primary School | Pontefract Area | Until Summer Holidays (Minimum) Via Reed Education Are you an experienced, fully qualified primary teacher who thrives on making a real impact in the classroom? Do you value collaboration, shared responsibility, and being part of a supportive teaching team? This welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in the Pontefract area is seeking a strong Year 4/5 teacher to join their team as soon as possible on a full-time basis, working until at least the end of the summer term. You will be joining a team of three teachers, working collaboratively across the year group. Planning is shared equally, offering a balanced workload and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality teaching. This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who brings confidence, consistency, and proven classroom impact, while valuing teamwork and shared best practice. The Role • Full-time teaching responsibility in a mixed Year 4/5 class, • Working as part of a team of three teachers within the year group, • Shared planning responsibility, with planning equally divided across the team, • Delivering high-quality teaching and assessment in line with the National Curriculum, • Creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment, • Collaborating closely with colleagues and school leaders, • Fully qualified (QTS essential), • An experienced KS2 teacher with a strong track record, • Confident stepping into a class and making an immediate impact, • Strong in behaviour management, organisation, and classroom presence, • Comfortable working collaboratively and contributing to shared planning, • Professional, reliable, and committed through to at least the summer holidays, • Supportive and approachable leadership team, • Friendly, well-established staff who value teamwork, • Clear expectations and consistent behaviour policies, • Children who respond well to firm, fair, and engaging teaching, • A school culture that values dedication, professionalism, and collaborationWhy Apply?, • Immediate start with full-time stability, • Benefit from shared planning and strong team support, • Opportunity to make a real difference during a key phase of learning, • Competitive rates of pay through Reed Education, • Ongoing support from a specialist education consultant Apply now through Reed Education or contact us directly to discuss the role in confidence.