Are you looking for a full-time Key Stage 2 teaching role in Hertfordshire from April 2026, with the opportunity to take on a mixed Year 4/5 class through to at least Christmas?
Our partner primary school in North Hertfordshire is seeking a Year 4/5 Teacher to join them from April 2026. This is a full-time position teaching a mixed-age KS2 class of 28 pupils, offering a meaningful block of teaching across the summer and autumn terms.
About the School
This is a small, village primary school in Hertfordshire with a strong sense of community and a structure that includes mixed-age classes. The school describes itself as offering “the opportunities of a large school within a small school”, with a focus on ensuring every child is known and supported as an individual.
The school’s ethos centres on high expectations, a broad and engaging curriculum, and the development of confident, independent learners. Clear behaviour expectations and shared values underpin daily life, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Publicly available information indicates the school serves pupils aged 4 to 11 and is at the heart of its local community. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2023) found the school to be Good across key areas including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
About the Role
- Full-time Year 4/5 Teacher
- Mixed-age KS2 class of 28 pupils
- Start date: April 2026
- Contract: Fixed term until at least Christmas 2026
- Based in North Hertfordshire, within reach of Hitchin and surrounding areas
- This Year 4/5 Teacher job in Hertfordshire will involve full class responsibility, including planning, assessment and day-to-day classroom leadership across two year groups. The class includes a range of abilities, so the role will suit someone confident in differentiation and maintaining clear, consistent routines.
Why this role may appeal
- A longer-term role offering stability across two terms rather than short-term supply
- The opportunity to teach a settled class and make a sustained impact
- A genuine village school setting with a clear identity and strong community links
- A well-established ethos with consistent expectations across the school
Who this role may suit
This role is well suited to a qualified teacher with KS2 experience, particularly someone comfortable teaching mixed-age classes. It may appeal to someone who enjoys building strong relationships, creating structured learning environments, and delivering engaging lessons across upper Key Stage 2.
Key Facts
Job Title: Year 4/5 Teacher
Phase: Primary
Key Stage: KS2
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: Until at least Christmas 2026
Location: North Hertfordshire
Class Size: 28 pupils
Interested?
If this Year 4/5 Teacher role in Hertfordshire sounds like a good fit, get in touch to find out more about the school, the class and next steps. Interviews may be arranged quickly for suitable candidates.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.