Year 3 Primary Teacher – Maternity Leave

Tessupply; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE paid weekly

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

£150 refer a friend scheme

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking a Year 3 Primary Teacher for maternity cover at a welcoming UK primary school. This full-time role commences January and offers the chance to deliver high-quality lessons within a supportive environment.

You will plan engaging, differentiated lessons, monitor pupil progress and collaborate with staff to maintain a positive learning culture. A QTS and KS2 experience are essential, with a DBS on update service preferred.

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching in a UK primary setting.
• Experience teaching KS2, ideally Year 3.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the KS2 curriculum.
• Differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff, SENCO and leadership.
• Provide continuity and stability for pupils during maternity cover.

Skills

UK primary teaching

KS2/Year 3 experience

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 3 Primary Teacher – Maternity Cover

The Education Specialists (TES) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 3 Primary Teacher to join a welcoming primary school, providing maternity cover from January.

This is a full-time, long-term maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching to a Year 3 class within a supportive and well-structured school environment.

The school has a strong focus on pupil progress and inclusive learning, with a collaborative staff team and a positive learning culture, making this an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teacher looking to develop their practice in a supportive setting.

Year 3 Primary Teacher benefits:

• Competitive daily rate starting from £130–£180 (dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term maternity cover from January
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&​Cs apply)

Year 3 Primary Teacher role requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school setting
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 3
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A proactive and reflective approach to teaching
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful Year 3 Primary Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 primary curriculum
• Differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO and leadership
• Provide continuity and stability for pupils throughout the maternity cover period

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

Operam Education Group

includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.