Year 4 Teacher | Primary Free School | Crawley

We require an ambitious pedagogically expert Primary Teacher to lead a Year 4 class within Lower Key Stage 2. The role involves delivering a rich knowledge-led primary curriculum that secures deep conceptual understanding across core and foundation subjects successfully guiding pupils through pivotal developmental milestonesincluding the national Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)while fostering independent academic habits.

• Curriculum Design & Instruction: Plan resource and execute highly structured evidence-based lessons across reading writing mathematics and foundation subjects tailored to the developmental needs of Year 4 pupils.

• LKS2 Multiplication Mastery: Implement systematic high-impact numeracy routines to ensure all pupils develop rapid recall of multiplication facts up to 12 12 ensuring full readiness for the statutory end-of-year digital assessment.

• Literacy & Oracy Development: Drive reading fluency and comprehension through high-quality text analysis whilst embedding structured writing frameworks to expand pupils grammatical precision and vocabulary.

• Progress Monitoring & Diagnostics: Run regular formative checks and use primary tracking data to identify learning gaps designing sharp immediate interventions to keep all learners on track for Upper Key Stage 2.

• Pastoral & Transition Care: Maintain high expectations for personal organization and social development managing parent-teacher communication proactively to support the holistic progress of every child.

• Free School Framework: Operating as a state-funded primary free school our institution benefits from innovative curriculum autonomy a mission-driven school community and excellent modern facilities alongside collaborative career progression pathways.

• Behaviour Systems: The school implements highly consistent positive behavior routines that emphasize mutual respect kindness and focus ensuring primary classrooms remain exceptionally calm predictable and optimized for learning.

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized primary teaching credential backed by a strong academic foundation and deep familiarity with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.

• Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver strong pupil progress demonstrating an expert understanding of early reading primary mathematics instruction and age-appropriate behavior management.

• Routine Implementation: The ability to execute whole-school routines and pastoral policies with absolute consistency establishing a warm high-expectation classroom culture.

• Gatwick Gateway & Economic Core: Based in Crawley the school operates within a prominent West Sussex town recognized as a vital technological aviation and logistics hub for the South East providing a diverse forward-looking and dynamic community environment.

• Connectivity: The area offers exceptional regional transport infrastructure providing efficient commuting choices via the M23/A23 corridor and comprehensive local bus services alongside direct Southern and Thameslink rail networks running smoothly through Crawley and Three Bridges stations to Brighton East Grinstead and central London.

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