Job Description

Year 4 Teacher - Maternity Cover

North West London

A lovely Year 4 Teacher maternity cover role is available at a modern, well-resourced 3-form entry primary school in Harrow, North West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic QUALIFIED primary teacher to join a supportive school with a strong leadership team and consistently high standards of pupil behaviour.

The school is well located with excellent transport links across North West London and provides on-site staff parking, making it easily accessible for teachers commuting from surrounding boroughs.

This post offers a rewarding chance to work within a collaborative KS2 team, with shared planning, strong curriculum support, and a positive whole-school culture.


Role Details

  • Job Title: Year 4 Teacher

  • Key Stage: KS2 - Year 4

  • Start Date: March start (just before the Easter holidays)

  • Contract: Maternity cover - up to one year

  • Location: Harrow, North West London

  • School Type: 3-form entry primary school


Why This Year 4 Teaching Role Stands Out

  • Well-equipped, modern primary school environment

  • Large 3-form entry with team planning and shared resources

  • Supportive and experienced teaching staff

  • Excellent pupil behaviour and positive learning culture

  • OFSTED graded Good in the most recent inspection

  • Clear leadership vision and strong SLT presence

  • Opportunity to build experience for future permanent primary teaching jobs

  • Strong staff wellbeing focus and team ethos

  • Convenient transport access and parking available on site


Person Specification

The school welcomes applications from:

  • Experienced KS2 and Year 4 teachers

  • Early Career Teachers (ECTs may apply - please note ECT induction cannot be supported in this role)

If you are seeking a Year 4 teaching job in Harrow and want to work in a well-led, high-achieving primary school with excellent support and resources, this is a great long-term opportunity.

Interviews and trial days will take place immediately after half term. Submit your most recent CV to apply.