Year 4/5 Teacher Required - Long-Term (ASAP Start)

Primary School | Pontefract Area | Until Summer Holidays (Minimum)

Via Reed Education

Are you an experienced, fully qualified primary teacher who thrives on making a real impact in the classroom? Do you value collaboration, shared responsibility, and being part of a supportive teaching team?

This welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in the Pontefract area is seeking a strong Year 4/5 teacher to join their team as soon as possible on a full-time basis, working until at least the end of the summer term.

You will be joining a team of three teachers, working collaboratively across the year group. Planning is shared equally, offering a balanced workload and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality teaching.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who brings confidence, consistency, and proven classroom impact, while valuing teamwork and shared best practice.

• Full-time teaching responsibility in a mixed Year 4/5 class
• Working as part of a team of three teachers within the year group
• Shared planning responsibility, with planning equally divided across the team
• Delivering high-quality teaching and assessment in line with the National Curriculum
• Creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborating closely with colleagues and school leaders
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, progress, and attainment

This position requires experience. The successful candidate will be:

• Fully qualified (QTS essential)
• An experienced KS2 teacher with a strong track record
• Confident stepping into a class and making an immediate impact
• Strong in behaviour management, organisation, and classroom presence
• Comfortable working collaboratively and contributing to shared planning
• Professional, reliable, and committed through to at least the summer holidays
• Passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning every day

This role may be suitable for ECTs; however, the school is primarily seeking a teacher who can hit the ground running.

• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Friendly, well-established staff who value teamwork
• Clear expectations and consistent behaviour policies
• Children who respond well to firm, fair, and engaging teaching
• A school culture that values dedication, professionalism, and collaboration

• Immediate start with full-time stability
• Benefit from shared planning and strong team support
• Opportunity to make a real difference during a key phase of learning
• Competitive rates of pay through Reed Education
• Ongoing support from a specialist education consultant
• A role that values experience, expertise, and teamwork

If you are an experienced and qualified Year 4/5 teacher ready to take on a rewarding full-time role within a collaborative teaching team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now through Reed Education or contact us directly to discuss the role in confidence.