Year 3 Classroom Teacher, 2 days a week, Thursday and Friday

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD and training

Structured ECT programme

Route into leadership or curriculum

Trust-wide collaborative groups

Employee Assistance Programme

National terms and conditions

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Job summary

Lessness Heath Primary School is seeking a Year 3 class teacher for Thursdays and Fridays, joining a two-day role with an explicit focus on ambitious targets across the curriculum and pupil engagement.

Open to experienced and newly qualified teachers, the post includes a structured ECT programme and access to Trust-wide curriculum, wellbeing groups and peer support.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of how Year 3 subjects develop and progress.
• Current understanding of pedagogy for core subjects.
• Clear objectives and well-sequenced content.
• Engaging methods with effective questioning and resources.
• Consistent behaviour management per policy.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 3 class on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Set demanding targets for pupils' learning and motivation.
• Plan objectives, content, structure and sequences.
• Use engaging teaching methods and resources.
• Maintain high behaviour standards per policy.
• Build supportive relationships with parents.

Skills

Year 3 pedagogy

Curriculum progression

Engaging teaching methods

Questioning techniques

Behaviour management

Parent partnership

Education

ECT programme

Job description

The Year 3 classroom teacher post at Lessness Heath Primary School, part of The Primary First Trust, is a two-day role on Thursdays and Fridays. The work centres on leading a Year 3 class, setting demanding targets across the curriculum, and keeping pupils engaged while maintaining behaviour standards. Open to both experienced and newly qualified teachers, it includes a structured ECT programme and access to Trust-wide curriculum and wellbeing groups. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 3 class on Thursdays and Fridays
• Set appropriate and demanding targets for pupils' learning and motivation
• Plan teaching objectives, content, structure and sequences so all pupils can reach their potential in their subject, literacy, numeracy and ICT
• Use engaging teaching methods, including effective questioning and good use of resources
• Maintain high standards of behaviour consistently, in line with the behaviour policy
• Build supportive relationships with parents

Skills & knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of how the subjects taught develop and progress
• Current knowledge of pedagogy for the subjects taught
• Clear teaching objectives and well-sequenced content
• Engaging teaching methods, including questioning and clear presentation
• Consistent behaviour management in line with the behaviour policy
• Building supportive relationships with parents

Other

• Inclusive practice with high expectations of pupils
• Proactive and well organised
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Reflective, and committed to improving own practice

What’s offered

• High-quality CPD and training
• Structured ECT programme for early-career teachers
• Route into leadership or curriculum specialisms
• Trust-wide collaborative groups covering education, curriculum, wellbeing and inclusion
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling
• National terms and conditions
• Teachers' Pension Scheme