Class Teacher Year 3

William Shrewsbury Primary School; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

William Shrewsbury Primary School in Burton-upon-Trent is seeking an inspiring Year 3 Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team on a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to August 2027. The post is 16.25 hours per week.

You will nurture curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, delivering engaging lessons, assessing progress and supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and current good standing.
• Experience delivering Year 3 curriculum and leading learning activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 3 lessons.
• Assess and track pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to school improvement and curriculum development.
• Attend safeguarding training and promote a safe learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Literacy development

Education

QTS

Tools

Google Classroom

MS Office

Job description

Year 3 Class Teacher

Full Time Fixed Term Contract (Required for January 2027 until August 2027)

16.25 hours per week

Required from January 2027, an inspiring class teacher to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team in our commitment to promoting the education, development and well-being of all children.

We are an ethnically diverse and culturally rich infant school, with an attached nursery, situated in the middle of Burton-upon-Trent. We have high expectations of everybody in our school and our nurturing and inclusive environment aims to inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning in each individual.

The children and their futures are at the centre of all that we do and we encourage all of our children to be the best that they can be. Our dedicated team of passionate educators is committed to fostering a safe, stimulating and supportive space where children feel valued and cared for.

We can offer a welcoming team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner;
• support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;
• be committed to providing pupils with knowledge, skills and understanding through exciting and engaging learning experiences;
• have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every child receives the very best opportunities to excel and enjoy;
• be committed to their own professional learning;
• be able to contribute to and support a wider curriculum offer that allows children to discover their passions and pursue their curiosity.

If you would like to visit the school before applying, please book a tour with the Headteacher by calling the school office on 01283 247490.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

William Shrewsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. Please note if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of the school's Safeguarding Policy can be viewed on the school's website.