Location: Hounslow
Contract: Long-Term Supply
Duration: 30th November 2026 – End of Academic Year
Hours: Part-Time – ideally Monday to Wednesday, with flexibility for the right candidate
Year Group: Year 4
Start Date: 30th November 2026
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Year 4 Teacher to join our school on a part-time basis to provide maternity cover from 30th November until the end of the academic year.
The successful candidate will take on the role of main class teacher for a Year 4 class, job-sharing with the school's Deputy Headteacher. Although this is a long-term supply position, the successful teacher will be fully integrated into school life and will be expected to take ownership of the class in the same way as a permanent member of teaching staff.
The ideal working pattern is Monday to Wednesday, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Take full responsibility for the teaching, learning and progress of a Year 4 class on your allocated days.
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum and the school's curriculum.
Assess pupils' progress and adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs.
Maintain high expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal development.
Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher to ensure consistency across the job-share arrangement.
Complete planning, preparation, assessment and marking associated with the role.
Make effective use of allocated PPA time to plan and prepare high-quality lessons and resources.
Contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
Build strong and positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.
Attend and contribute to relevant parents' evenings, meetings and school events where required.
Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behaviour policies.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and the wider school team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4.
Has strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
Is confident taking full ownership of a class.
Can plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons independently.
Has high expectations of pupil progress, behaviour and attainment.
Is organised, reliable and able to work effectively within a job-share arrangement.
Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
Is adaptable and able to become part of an established school community quickly.
Has a nurturing, enthusiastic and professional approach.
Is committed to providing consistency and continuity for pupils throughout the maternity cover period.
What the School Offers
A welcoming and supportive school environment.
A well-established Year 4 class with the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Dedicated PPA time for planning and preparation.
The opportunity to become fully involved in the wider life of the school.
A supportive working relationship with the Deputy Headteacher as job-share partner.
A long-term position through to the end of the academic year.
Potential opportunities for a future long-term or permanent appointment for the right candidate.
Apply Now
If you are an enthusiastic and committed primary teacher looking for a part-time long-term opportunity and feel you would be a strong fit for the school, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and details of your availability
Salary description
£175.00 - £278.00 per year