Year 3 Teacher - Reading

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: Year 3 Class Teacher
Sector: Primary Education
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS – dependent on experience

About the School

A friendly, inclusive, and community-focused primary school in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 3 Teacher to join their Lower Key Stage 2 team. The school has a strong reputation for its positive learning environment, high expectations, and commitment to ensuring pupils feel supported as they transition from Key Stage 1 into Key Stage 2.

Leadership is experienced, approachable, and highly supportive of staff development. Collaboration is central to the school’s ethos, with teachers working closely together to plan, assess, and refine their practice. Pupils are respectful, eager to learn, and benefit from a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity and enrichment.

Year 3 is viewed as a crucial transition year, and the school places strong emphasis on supporting pupils as they adapt to new routines, expectations, and learning styles.

About the Role

As the Year 3 Class Teacher , you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across the curriculum, ensuring pupils make a smooth and successful transition into Key Stage 2. You will focus on consolidating key skills in literacy and numeracy while nurturing independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.

You will plan engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and EAL. Working closely with teaching assistants, KS2 colleagues, and senior leaders, you will assess pupil progress and implement targeted support where necessary.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher looking to develop strong Key Stage 2 practice within a supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Year 3 Teacher will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the Year 3 curriculum
• Supporting pupils’ transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2
• Teaching reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and mathematics effectively
• Creating a calm, inclusive, and well-structured classroom environment
• Assessing, tracking, and monitoring pupil progress
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, and resilience
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and colleagues
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers
• Contributing to staff meetings, planning sessions, and CPD
• Upholding safeguarding, health, and safety procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Year 3 Teacher who demonstrates:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Strong understanding of the Year 3 curriculum and KS2 expectations
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Excellent classroom management and organisation
• A nurturing, consistent, and reflective approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience supporting pupils during transition phases
• Experience working in a diverse school community

Training, Support & Development

The school provides:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching
• High-quality CPD aligned with career progression
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Opportunities for subject leadership

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safeguarding training.

Why Apply?

• Supportive and welcoming school community
• Strong focus on transition and pupil wellbeing
• Collaborative Key Stage 2 team
• Long-term role with permanent potential
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a key stage