Year 4 Maternity Cover Teacher

Location: Sunderland
Start Date:  28/4/25 (with a trial day before Easter)
Contract: Maternity Cover (extending into September 2025)
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Recruiting Through: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and experienced Year 4 teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Sunderland after Easter to cover a maternity leave. The school is keen to find a dedicated professional who can seamlessly take over the class and maintain the high standards of teaching and learning.

About the Role:

• Full-time Year 4 Teacher role covering maternity leave
• 22 pupils in the class, with a Teaching Assistant supporting SEN needs
• No challenging behaviour, but a strong classroom presence is essential
• A trial day will be arranged before Easter for the selected candidate
• A full handover will be provided to ensure a smooth transition
• The role will continue into the new academic year (September start)

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Experienced primary teacher (ideally KS2) with strong subject knowledge
✔ Confidence in leading a class independently and maintaining continuity
✔ Passionate and dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching
✔ Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
✔ Committed to ensuring excellent progress and development

If you are a motivated and skilled teacher looking for a long-term role in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to arrange a trial day and secure this fantastic opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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