Year 4 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Year 4 Class Teacher - Maternity CoverLocation: Reading, BerkshireStart Date: September 2025Contract: Maternity Cover (Full-Time)Pay: MPS/UPS (Depending on Experience)

Are you a passionate and committed primary teacher looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and high-achieving school?

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a wonderful Ofsted-Outstanding junior school in Reading, who are seeking a Year 4 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2025 on a maternity cover basis.

This small and welcoming school sits at the heart of its local community and is known for its inclusive ethos, strong values, and high expectations. With a leadership team committed to professional growth, the school offers a nurturing and ambitious environment for both pupils and staff.

As a Year 4 Class Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned with the national curriculum

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Track progress and adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to whole-school initiatives

• Uphold the school's strong safeguarding and behaviour policies

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching in Lower Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4

• A strong understanding of how children learn and how to differentiate effectively

• Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management

• A team-player attitude and commitment to school life

• Join a close-knit, enthusiastic team in a school with a warm, community feel

• Be part of a school that values creativity, independence, and inclusion

• Enjoy strong leadership support and opportunities for continued professional development

• Make a real difference to the lives of learners in a school that's proud of its achievements

Applications will be reviewed as they come in - early interest is encouraged.

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.