Year 3 Class Teacher

Zest Education is recruiting a passionate and motivated Year 3 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school just outside Lichfield. This full‑time role begins September 2026 and will run until Christmas, making it an excellent opportunity for a skilled teacher seeking a high‑quality, short‑term placement.

The school is known for its warm community feel, strong academic standards and commitment to nurturing confident, independent learners. You’ll be joining a supportive team who value creativity, consistency and positive relationships.

About the Role

• Full‑time teaching responsibility for a Year 3 class
• Deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons aligned with the KS2 curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Assess, track and support pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and high‑quality provision
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Uphold safeguarding and school values at all times

Explore Year 3 curriculum expectations or KS2 teaching strategies to prepare for the role.

What We’re Looking For

A dedicated teacher who:

• Has strong classroom management and a positive, proactive approach
• Delivers creative, engaging lessons that inspire a love of learning
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Has high expectations for behaviour, progress and pupil well‑being
• Is organised, reflective and confident planning independently
• Works well as part of a supportive team

Why This School?

• Warm, community‑focused environment
• Enthusiastic, well‑behaved pupils
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Strong focus on academic progress and pupil well‑being
• Beautiful village location just outside Lichfield

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Long‑term roles with excellent schools across Staffordshire
• Supportive consultants who understand primary education
• Clear communication and ongoing placement support

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at joanne@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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