Year 3 Teacher

Connex - Bristol; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Referral bonus

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Year 3 Primary Teacher for a long-term, part-time role in Taunton, starting January 2027. You will teach a Year 3 class every Thursday and Friday, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining progress in line with the National Curriculum.

The position offers a supportive school environment with potential transition days. You will be responsible for planning, teaching, marking and tracking pupil progress, while upholding safeguarding and building

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Primary teaching experience required.
• KS2 knowledge and Year 3 experience advantageous.
• Strong planning, delivery and marking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 class every Thursday and Friday.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the National Curriculum.
• Mark work and provide constructive feedback to support progress.
• Monitor pupil progress and identify development areas.
• Maintain an inclusive, positive classroom environment with high behaviour expectations.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Planning & assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 3 Primary Teacher

Location: Taunton
Salary: £175–£241 per day
Start Date: Thursday 7th January 2027
Days: Thursdays & Fridays
Duration: January 2027 – July 2027
GCA Approved Supplier

About the Role

Connex Education is delighted to be working exclusively alongside the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) to recruit a passionate and dedicated Year 3 Primary Teacher for a long-term opportunity starting in January 2027.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic teacher to take on a Year 3 class every Thursday and Friday, from 7th January through to the end of the academic year in July 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Teacher looking for a consistent, part-time teaching role within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, planning and marking in line with full class teacher responsibilities, and ensuring pupils continue to make excellent progress.

Interested in getting settled before January?

The school would also be happy to arrange and pay for a couple of transition days before Christmas, giving you the opportunity to meet the class, get to know the school and ensure a smooth handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for teaching a Year 3 class every Thursday and Friday.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Mark pupils’ work and provide constructive feedback to support progress.
• Monitor and assess pupil achievement, identifying areas for further development.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Maintain effective classroom management and high expectations of behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote pupil wellbeing.

Job Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Previous experience teaching within a primary school.
• Year 3 teaching experience would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Confidence with planning, preparation, assessment and marking.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage pupils in learning.
• Reliable and committed to working every Thursday and Friday.
• A genuine passion for teaching and supporting children’s development.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rate – PAYE, paid weekly.
• Opportunity to work within Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust schools.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Support with CVs, applications and interviews.
• GCA Approved Supplier.
• £200 referral bonus scheme.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.