Year 3 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (QTS)

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting a Year 3 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school on a maternity cover basis from January 2027. The role focuses on delivering a broad KS2 curriculum with strong planning and differentiation to meet all pupils’ needs.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have UK primary teaching experience, and demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management, along with effective communication with colleagues, pupils and parents.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, ideally KS2.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Effective planning, assessment and differentiation skills.
• Commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupil progress.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, flexible and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Teach across the Year 3 curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science and foundation subjects.
• Monitor pupil progress, assess attainment and adapt teaching to address gaps in learning.
• Provide appropriate support and challenge for pupils of varying abilities, including those with SEND.
• Establish clear expectations, promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, encouraging independence and confidence.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection in line with school policies.
• Work closely with colleagues, support staff and parents to promote positive pupil outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Planning & assessment

Communication skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting a Year 3 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school on a maternity cover basis from January 2027. The role focuses on delivering a broad KS2 curriculum with strong planning and differentiation to meet all pupils’ needs.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have UK primary teaching experience, and demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management, along with effective communication with colleagues, pupils and parents.