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Year 3 Class Teacher

Islington, North London
Full-Time | Long-Term Temporary Role
Start Date: 01/06/2026 
M1 – UPS3 | £37,870 – £56,154
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience.

Teach Now is recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Year 3 Class Teacher for a welcoming and vibrant community primary school in Islington for the Summer 2 period, from after May half term until July 2026.

This friendly and inclusive school is well regarded for its strong community spirit, supportive leadership, and positive relationships with families. Serving children from nursery onwards, the school provides a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve academically while developing confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

The Role

This full-time Year 3 teaching role is ideal for a confident KS2 teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain strong classroom routines, and make a positive impact within a collaborative school environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Year 3 lessons across the KS2 curriculum
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, progress, and presentation
• Supporting pupils of varying abilities through effective differentiation
• Creating a calm, inclusive, and purposeful classroom environment
• Working closely with colleagues and support staff across the phase
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers
• Contributing to the wider life and community ethos of the school

The Ideal Candidate
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Lower KS2
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Has secure curriculum knowledge and assessment skills
• Builds positive relationships quickly with pupils, staff, and families
• Is adaptable, reliable, and committed to inclusive practice

What the School Offers
• A welcoming and community-focused school environment
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Enthusiastic and well-supported pupils
• A positive school culture with strong family engagement
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant primary setting

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance