Year 3 Teacher

Year 3 Teacher – Full-time, long‑term maternity cover starting June 2026

This school provides a calm, nurturing, and well‑structured learning environment where pupils benefit from supportive adults, clear expectations, and engaging teaching. Staff work collaboratively to uphold strong standards, helping children feel safe, motivated, and confident in their learning. Pupils respond positively to purposeful lessons that encourage independence, resilience, and consistent academic progress.

• Plan and deliver high‑quality Year 3 lessons in line with curriculum expectations
• Take full teacher responsibilities including planning, marking, assessments, and parent communication
• Attend parents’ evenings, meetings, and relevant whole‑school events
• Support pupils in developing secure literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum skills
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet varied learning needs, including SEND
• Maintain consistent routines and positive behaviour approaches
• Monitor pupil progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support strong year‑group practice
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil well‑being

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with strong KS2 teaching experience
• Confident taking full class teacher responsibilities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Effective classroom and behaviour management
• Ability to motivate and support pupils of varying abilities
• Reflective, proactive, and committed to high‑quality teaching
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.