Year 3 KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Acton

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Acton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is helping an established primary school in Acton recruit a Year 3 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027. The role requires KS2 experience and UK QTS, with a strong focus on high-quality teaching and consistent classroom standards.

The post offers a full-time maternity cover with potential immediate starts for experienced teachers who can deliver targeted interventions and work alongside the Year 3 team before January.

Qualifications

• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has previous experience teaching in a mainstream primary school.
• Ideally has KS2 experience, particularly Year 3.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and classroom organisation.
• Has high expectations of pupil progress and achievement.
• Is adaptable, proactive and confident working collaboratively.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 3 class from January.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS2 national curriculum.
• Support pupils with their transition from KS1 into KS2 expectations.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs and abilities of all pupils.
• Establish clear classroom routines and maintain excellent behaviour.
• Assess pupil progress and use this information to inform future planning.
• Work closely with the Year 3 team to ensure consistency across the year group.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

KS2 experience

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Lesson differentiation

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is helping an established primary school in Acton recruit a Year 3 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027. The role requires KS2 experience and UK QTS, with a strong focus on high-quality teaching and consistent classroom standards.

The post offers a full-time maternity cover with potential immediate starts for experienced teachers who can deliver targeted interventions and work alongside the Year 3 team before January.