Year 3 Teacher

Year 3 Teacher - Maternity Cover - Northampton

Location: Northampton

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Maternity Cover

Salary: Paid to Scale

About the Opportunity

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join their team from November 2026 on a long-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a well-established Year 3 class and play a key role in supporting pupils as they continue their journey through Key Stage 2. The school is looking for a passionate and committed teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations, and create a positive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative staff team and benefit from strong support from the school's leadership and wider teaching team.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons for a Year 3 class

Deliver the Key Stage 2 curriculum effectively across core and foundation subjects

Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs

Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and pupil achievement

Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and school leadership

Communicate effectively with parents and carers

Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

The Ideal Candidate

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Has experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally within Year 3

Has strong knowledge of the primary curriculum

Is confident in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons

Has excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

Is organised, enthusiastic, and committed to raising pupil achievement

Can build strong and positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents

Is able to commit to a long-term maternity cover position from November

What's on Offer

Full-time Year 3 maternity cover position in a Northampton primary school

Start date of November 2026

Long-term contract with the opportunity to make a genuine impact

Salary paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Supportive and collaborative staff team

Strong leadership and guidance throughout the placement

Opportunities for professional development and CPD

A positive school environment focused on pupil progress and wellbeing

If you are a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for a long-term Year 3 opportunity from November, this could be the perfect role for you.

Apply today to be considered for this Year 3 Teacher maternity cover position in Northampton