Year 4 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Your new company

Hays Education are proud to be working with a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Nuneaton. This is a happy and supportive school with an excellent senior leadership team who are committed to staff wellbeing and professional development. The school has a positive, nurturing atmosphere and strong relationships with families, creating a real sense of community.

With small class sizes of around 20 pupils, teachers benefit from being able to deliver high-quality, personalised learning while building strong relationships with children. The school promotes a calm, structured environment where pupils are encouraged to be confident, curious and engaged in their learning.

Your new role

This full-time Year 4 teaching role is to cover a maternity leave for two terms, starting in September. You will take responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum.Working within a supportive team, you will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the wider life of the school while maintaining a well-organised and purposeful classroom environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships and making a meaningful impact over a set period.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4
• Confident behaviour management with a calm, consistent approach
• Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and assessment expectations
• Ability to plan engaging lessons that support a range of learners
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Reliability, organisation and a commitment to creating a supportive classroom environment

What you'll get in return

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school
• Supportive leadership and a welcoming staff team
• Access to CPD through the Hays Learning Platform
• Simple digital tools for timesheets, holidays and wellbeing via the Hays App
• £250 in vouchers when you refer a teacher who completes 20 days
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk