Year 4 Class Teacher - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An ambitious and supportive primary school in Gravesend, Kent, is seeking a motivated and reflective Year 4 Class Teacher to join its vibrant Key Stage 2 team from September 2025. This full-time, permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to teach in a welcoming school with a strong sense of community and a clear focus on academic excellence and pupil wellbeing.

About the Role

You will be responsible for teaching a class of engaged and enthusiastic Year 4 pupils, supporting their development across all subject areas while fostering confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The role offers the chance to work within a collaborative and experienced KS2 team.

Key responsibilities include:

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Planning and delivering well-structured, engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum

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Using assessment to inform planning, monitor progress, and ensure all pupils are supported and challenged appropriately

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Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations and mutual respect

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Maintaining effective communication with parents, carers, and colleagues

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Contributing to wider school life, including events, enrichment opportunities, and curriculum development

Person Specification

The school is looking for a dedicated practitioner who brings energy, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential criteria:

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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally with experience or familiarity with Year 4 curriculum

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A good understanding of the KS2 national curriculum and assessment expectations

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Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing, pupil-focused approach

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Excellent teamwork, planning, and communication skills

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A commitment to ongoing professional development and inclusive teaching practice

What the School Offers

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A friendly and inclusive school community with a strong team culture

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Supportive and visible senior leadership

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A structured induction and mentoring programme for Early Career Teachers

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High-quality CPD and opportunities for professional growth

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Well-equipped classrooms and access to enriching teaching resources

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A balanced, broad curriculum with a focus on both academic and personal development

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A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Whether you're an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher or a confident Early Career Teacher, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values ambition, collaboration, and the whole child.

Apply now to take the next step in your teaching career in a supportive Gravesend school