Year 3 Class Teacher

Woolmer Hill School; Digswell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above national pay rates

Flexible working

Mentor support

CPD opportunities

Salary sacrifice childcare vouchers

Job summary

Springmead School is seeking a Year 3 Class Teacher to join us from 4 January 2027. We are moving towards an innovative approach including Google Classroom and AI tools to enhance English writing, feedback and assessment.

We offer above national pay rates, flexible working, strong induction and mentor support, CPD opportunities, and access to the Trust-wide network. This part-time post is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 with 16.25 hours per week and a caring, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working in an Early Years setting.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with a positive attitude.
• Keen to learn and develop and work well in a team.

Skills

Humour and positive attitude

Google Classroom enthusiasm

Team player

Well-organised

Keen to learn and develop

Energetic

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

Year 3 Class Teacher at Springmead Primary School

New

Job Reference: EDV/2026/SPS/12460

Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Primary

Location: Hillyfields, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2HB

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £44,851.00 Annually (FTE)

2026/2027 Pay Award: pending

Hours Per Week: 16.25

Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date: Midnight, Wed 4th Nov, 2026

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

Springmead School is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust which is a community of schools formed in 2016 with Excellent Teaching and Learning, Always and Everywhere at its heart. We pride ourselves on being a caring and nurturing school that has high expectations and aspirations for ourselves and all our children. We aim to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment and strongly believe that a positive start to a child's education impacts significantly on their engagement and attitudes to learning.

To help us in our journey, we are currently looking to recruit a Year 3 Class Teacher from 4th January 2027. We are moving towards an innovative and exciting way of teaching, including Google Classroom and using generative AI to enhance the teaching and learning of English writing, feedback, and assessment.

We can offer you:

• Teacher pay above national rates
• A move towards a more flexible way of working
• An innovative way of working, aiming at reducing workload and freeing up time for the fun stuff!
• Up to 3 days term time 'personal' leave per year (FTE)
• Access to 24 hour health support
• Excellent induction and mentor support
• Ongoing training and other CPD opportunities to develop your career with us
• The opportunity to work in other schools across the Trust
• Salary sacrifice childcare voucher scheme

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has experience of working in an Early Years setting
• Good sense of humour and has a fun, positive approach to life
• An enthusiasm for using Google Classroom and other technologies to support effective teaching and learning
• Is passionate about inspiring children in their learning
• Has high expectations of all children
• Is enthusiastic, energetic and wants to work with all kinds of children
• Is well-organised
• Is keen to learn and develop
• Is a good team player

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; we would be delighted to show candidates around the school so please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

The use of AI

Applicants may use AI tools to assist with their application; however all information must be truthful, accurate and reflect their own skills, experience, and views. Direct plagiarism or excessive reliance on AI-generated content is not permitted and may result in the application being rejected.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants must declare even "spent" convictions and cautions as this role could involve working with a vulnerable group. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Please note that we are required to carry out social media checks on all candidates who are invited for interview.

It is our policy to consider applications as they arrive; we therefore recommend that applicants submit applications as soon as possible as posts may be filled before the closing dates.