Primary School Teacher, KS2
Job description
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Year 4 Primary Teacher
Rossendale | Start: September 2026
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS)
A highly regarded and sought-after primary school in Rossendale is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 4 Primary Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.
This opportunity is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and making a real impact on pupil progress and development.
The Role:- Full-time Year 4 class teacher position
- Responsibility for planning, teaching, and assessment
- Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
- Working collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team
- A welcoming and highly regarded primary setting
- Strong leadership and a positive staff culture
- Engaged and motivated learners
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
This position is exclusively managed by Veritas Education.
Applications:All applications must be sent to Dan Whitlock at:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Year 4 and KS2 experience prominently as this is a specific Year 4 position requiring KS2 curriculum knowledge
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: 'Improved Year 4 reading levels by 15% through targeted phonics intervention'
🌐 Emphasise your Enhanced DBS status and safeguarding training as these are mandatory requirements
🎯 Showcase collaborative working examples as the school values supportive staff teamwork
🤝 Include ECT mentoring experience if applicable, as they welcome both new and experienced teachers
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- •Planned and delivered differentiated Year 4 lessons across all KS2 subjects, achieving 92% pupil progress targets in maths and English
- •Collaborated with 8 teaching staff to implement whole-school assessment policy, improving data tracking accuracy by 25%
- •Created inclusive classroom environment for 30 Year 4 pupils, reducing behavioural incidents by 40% through positive behaviour strategies
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Year 4 Primary Teacher position at your highly regarded Rossendale primary school. With my QTS qualification and Enhanced DBS clearance, I am well-prepared to deliver engaging KS2 curriculum content whilst creating an inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners.
My background in primary education has equipped me with strong lesson planning skills and experience in pupil assessment strategies. I am particularly drawn to your school's collaborative approach and commitment to professional development, which aligns perfectly with my teaching philosophy.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate Year 4 maths lessons for varying ability levels?
- ›What assessment strategies do you use to track KS2 pupil progress?
- ›How do you implement the National Curriculum for Year 4 English?
- ›Describe your approach to phonics teaching in Year 4
- ›How do you use data to inform your lesson planning?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour in your classroom
- ›Describe how you've worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve pupil outcomes
- ›Give an example of how you've supported a struggling learner
- ›How do you handle parent concerns about their child's progress?
- ›Describe a time you had to adapt your teaching approach for different learning needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour in your classroom
Describe how you've worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve pupil outcomes