Job Description

Year 4 Teacher - Chorley - September Start

Veritas Education are proud to be working with an excellent Primary School in Chorley that is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Year 4 Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly supportive school environment, led by a brilliant Senior Leadership Team (SLT) committed to staff development and pupil success.

Role Details

Position: Year 4 Teacher (KS2)

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Long-term (potential temp-to-perm)

Pay: £140 - £230 per day (dependent on experience and AWR)

School Type: Primary (likely one form entry)

About the School

This welcoming and community-focused primary school has built a strong reputation for its positive ethos, high standards of teaching, and supportive leadership. The SLT are experienced, approachable, and genuinely invested in the wellbeing and progression of their staff, creating a collaborative environment where teachers feel valued.

The school promotes a clear vision of developing pupils into confident, independent learners who are well-prepared for the next stages of their education. A broad, engaging curriculum ensures pupils are motivated, challenged, and able to thrive academically and personally.

With strong links to the local community, the school fosters a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a Year 4 class with mixed abilities, delivering high-quality lessons that engage, challenge, and support all learners.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum

Differentiating effectively to meet the needs of all pupils

Monitoring, assessing, and tracking pupil progress to drive attainment

Creating a positive, well-managed classroom environment

Working collaboratively with colleagues to support whole-school developmentThe school encourages creative teaching approaches, allowing staff to make the most of available resources and deliver inspiring lessons.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Have recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4

Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and classroom practice

Be confident in behaviour management and maintaining high expectations

Be organised, proactive, and passionate about raising standards

Work well as part of a team and contribute to school life

Why Join This School?

Outstanding and supportive Senior Leadership Team

Friendly, collaborative staff culture

Engaged and well-behaved pupils

Strong focus on professional development

Well-resourced learning environment

Clear behaviour policies that are consistently applied

Apply Now

If you are a committed Year 4 Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity in a thriving Chorley school, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV, or contact Chris on (phone number removed) for more information.

All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. We offer a range of opportunities including long-term, permanent, and ad-hoc supply roles.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community