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Year 4 Teacher | Full-Time | Chelmsford | September Start

Salary: MPS/UPS Pay Scale (£33,075 - £50,471 per annum, pro rata) depending on experience and qualifications.

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 4 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Chelmsford from September 2026.

This is a full-time position for two terms, offering the opportunity to work within a warm, inclusive school community where staff wellbeing and pupil success are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

• Full-time Year 4 Class Teacher
• September start
• Two-term contract
• Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
• Planning, teaching and assessing in line with the KS2 curriculum
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment
• Working collaboratively with supportive colleagues and leadership

The School

• Warm and inclusive primary school
• Friendly and welcoming staff team
• Supportive senior leadership
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils
• Strong focus on achievement and wellbeing
• Committed to staff development and work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2
• Strong classroom management skills
• Passionate about inspiring and supporting young learners
• Committed to creating an inclusive learning environment

Benefits of Working with Protocol Education

• Competitive pay rates, including pay-to-scale opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Flexibility to suit your career goals
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme*
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
• Simple and efficient online registration process
• Expert guidance throughout the interview and placement process

If you're looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in a supportive Chelmsford school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting September start opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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