Year 3 Teacher

Operam Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established primary school in Croydon is looking for a dedicated Year 3 Class Teacher to start in January. The school offers a supportive leadership and is committed to creating a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management skills and experience in delivering engaging lessons at Key Stage 2. This full-time position offers the potential for long-term stability and a collaborative teaching team.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Well-resourced classrooms

Potential for extension

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced and qualified Primary Teacher.
• Confidence in delivering the KS2 curriculum is essential.
• Team player who builds strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and assess pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Maintain high standards across the year group.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Delivering engaging lessons

Building relationships

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Role: Year 3 Class Teacher; Location: Croydon; Start Date: January; Contract: Full-time; ECTs: Not eligible - experienced teachers only.

A welcoming and well-established primary school in Croydon is seeking a confident and dedicated Year 3 Class Teacher to join their team from January. The school is known for its supportive leadership, friendly staff, and commitment to creating a positive learning environment where every child can succeed. The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management skills, a nurturing but consistent teaching style, and proven experience delivering engaging and well‑structured lessons at Key Stage 2. You will be responsible for planning, teaching, assessing progress, and working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across the year group.

What the school is looking for:

• Experienced and qualified Primary Teacher (QTS required)
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, structured approach
• Confidence in delivering the KS2 curriculum, particularly in Year 3
• Team player who builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Someone committed, reliable, and ready to make an immediate impact

What the school offers:

• Supportive SLT and collaborative teaching team
• Well‑resourced classrooms and a positive working environment
• Friendly pupils who respond well to clear routines and engaging teaching
• Long‑term stability with potential for extension

Why Horizon Teachers:

• Team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
• We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group