Year 3 Teacher | Merton | January 2026

A friendly primary school in Merton is recruiting an experienced Year 3 Teacher to join their KS2 phase from January 2026. The Year 3 Teacher will design carefully sequenced lessons that develop subject knowledge, independence and resilience, using assessment to personalise learning and to plan timely interventions. The successful Year 3 Teacher will be a key contributor to phase leadership, moderation and parental engagement. An induction programme will run in the lead-up to January 2026 to support the Year 3 Teacher’s smooth integration.

Working in Merton, the Year 3 Teacher will be part of a reflective staff team, benefit from structured CPD and have opportunities to lead curriculum projects. The Year 3 Teacher will contribute to improving outcomes through evidence-informed planning and clear progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-structured Year 3 lessons that promote mastery and creativity.
• Use assessment evidence to set targets, plan interventions and measure impact.
• Coordinate with support staff to provide scaffolded learning for a range of needs.
• Communicate progress and next steps to families and participate in review meetings.
• Support extra-curricular provision and community partnerships across Merton.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher with recent Key Stage 2 experience and strong Year 3 classroom practice.
• Effective at planning, assessment and maintaining purposeful classroom routines.
• Collaborative, reflective and committed to working in the Merton locality.
• Available to start January 2026 and to participate in induction activities.

To be considered for this Year 3 Teacher position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.