Year 3 Maternity cover

TeacherActive; Danbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Market leading pay rates

Referral bonus up to £100

CPD courses and certificates

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting a friendly primary school in the CM3 area to appoint a dedicated Year 3 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from November 2026. The role is full-time, 5 days a week, with responsibilities across planning, delivering engaging KS2 lessons and monitoring pupil progress.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have solid experience in primary education, strong classroom management and a collaborative approach within a supportive staff team.

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience delivering engaging KS2 lessons.
• Year 3 class teaching to cover maternity leave from November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging KS2 lessons across Year 3.
• Assess pupil progress and maintain high behaviour expectations.
• Support pupils including those with SEND and provide inclusive learning.

Skills

QTS required

KS2 experience

Year 3 planning

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisational skills

Enthusiastic & proactive

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Job description

Start Date: November 2026

Salary: £160 - £220 per day

Must have QTS

Are you an enthusiastic Primary Teacher with experience delivering engaging lessons across KS2?

Do you have high expectations for all pupils, including children with SEND and those who may require additional support?

Are you looking for a rewarding Year 3 teaching role within a welcoming and supportive Primary School?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a friendly and inclusive Primary School in the CM3 area that is looking to appoint a dedicated Year 3 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from November 2026.

The school provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. They place a strong emphasis on inclusion, pupil wellbeing and high-quality teaching, with excellent support available from an experienced and committed staff team.

The successful Primary Teacher will take responsibility for a Year 3 class on a full-time, 5-day-per-week basis. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing pupil progress, maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement, and ensuring that children of all abilities are supported effectively.

The successful Primary Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within a Primary School setting.
• Confidence teaching and planning across the KS2 curriculum.
• High expectations for pupils of all abilities, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to teaching.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive school team.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.