Year 3 Teacher
Job description
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Academics are an education recruitment agency working in partnership with primary schools across South Wales. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join a large, welcoming primary school in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is enthusiastic about Key Stage 2 and committed to supporting pupils as they transition into junior school. The successful candidate will join a supportive teaching team in a school with strong leadership and a nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the Year 3 and Key Stage 2 curriculum
* Support pupils in developing core skills in literacy, numeracy and independent learning
* Assess and monitor pupil progress to inform planning and next steps
* Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and parents/carers
* Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
Minimum Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Academics
* Previous experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 3
* Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and the ability to adapt lessons to meet a range of learning needs
* Two professional references from the last two years
* Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Role Details:
* Position: Year 3 Teacher
* Contract Type: Temporary
* Start Date: September 2026
* Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
* Pay Rate: £172.98 - £180 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
* Higher rates are available dependent upon experience, training, qualifications and client rate available
Whether you are an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher or an NQT/ECT looking to gain valuable classroom experience, this role offers a rewarding opportunity in a fantastic school setting.
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is the essential requirement for the role
📊 Quantify your Key Stage 2 experience: "Taught 28 Year 3 pupils, achieving 85% progress in literacy assessments"
🌐 Emphasise any specific Year 3 curriculum experience as the advert specifically mentions this year group
🎯 Showcase your differentiation skills with concrete examples of adapting lessons for diverse learning needs
🤝 Mention collaboration experience with teaching assistants and parents as this is highlighted in the role
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- •Delivered differentiated Year 3 curriculum to 28 pupils, achieving 92% progress in literacy assessments across autumn term
- •Collaborated with 3 teaching assistants to support SEN pupils, improving independent learning skills for 85% of targeted students
- •Planned and executed Key Stage 2 transition programme, helping 95% of pupils adapt successfully from KS1 learning approaches
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Year 3 Teacher position at the primary school in Barry through Academics. My QTS qualification and Key Stage 2 teaching experience align perfectly with your requirements for supporting pupils transitioning into junior school.
My background in primary education has equipped me with strong curriculum planning skills and the ability to differentiate lessons effectively. I have experience collaborating with teaching assistants and maintaining positive parent relationships whilst supporting pupils' academic and emotional development.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate lessons to meet the varying needs of Year 3 pupils?
- ›What strategies do you use to support pupils transitioning from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
- ›How do you assess and monitor pupil progress in literacy and numeracy?
- ›Describe your approach to planning engaging lessons for the Year 3 curriculum
- ›How do you support pupils in developing independent learning skills?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling pupil
- ›Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with teaching assistants
- ›Give an example of how you've created an inclusive classroom environment
- ›Tell me about a challenging parent communication situation and how you handled it
- ›Describe a time when you had to manage difficult behaviour in your classroom
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling pupil
Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with teaching assistants