Job Description

Year 4 Lead Teacher - Hillingdon - September 2025 Start 🌟
📍 Location: Hillingdon, West London
📅 Start Date: September 2025
🕒 Contract: Full-time until July 2026 | Permanent or Long-term
🏫 School Type: 3-Form Entry Primary School
📚 Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) + TLR for leadership responsibilities

A forward-thinking and inclusive 3-form entry primary school in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced and ambitious Year 4 Lead Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a middle leadership role in a well-resourced, high-achieving school with a reputation for professional development and collaboration.

About the School:

  • Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with ambitions for 'Outstanding'

  • A strong leadership team that fosters a positive and collaborative culture

  • Spacious and well-equipped classrooms, with excellent ICT and outdoor facilities

  • 3-form entry, so planning is shared across year groups to promote work-life balance

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Year 4 team, guiding planning, assessment and teaching practices

  • Maintain high standards of curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes

  • Mentor and support colleagues in the year group, including early career teachers

  • Teach a Year 4 class full-time with full class teacher responsibilities

  • Liaise with senior leaders and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives

  • Take ownership of year group data tracking, moderation and intervention planning

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • QTS and strong experience in Key Stage 2, ideally in Year 4 or upper KS2

  • A track record of raising attainment and delivering outstanding teaching

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

  • Experience leading a subject or phase is desirable

  • A proactive, reflective and team-focused approach to teaching

Why Apply Through Tradewind?

  • We work closely with many of the highest-performing schools in Hillingdon

  • PAYE payroll only - no umbrella deductions

  • Access to ongoing CPD, leadership coaching and interview preparation

  • Support from a former primary teacher consultant who understands your needs

  • We pride ourselves on transparent, supportive, and responsive service

Contact Marc at Tradewind to Apply - marc.murphy@twrecruitment.com

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