Year 3 Teacher - Maternity Cover - Northampton Location: Northampton Start Date: November 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Maternity Cover Salary: Paid to Scale About the Opportunity A welcoming and supportive primary school in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join their team from November 2026 on a long-term maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a well-established Year 3 class and play a key role in supporting pupils as they continue their journey through Key Stage 2. The school is looking for a passionate and committed teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations, and create a positive classroom environment where every child can thrive. The successful candidate will join a collaborative staff team and benefit from strong support from the school's leadership and wider teaching team. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons for a Year 3 class Deliver the Key Stage 2 curriculum effectively across core and foundation subjects Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and pupil achievement Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and school leadership Communicate effectively with parents and carers Contribute positively to the wider life of the school The Ideal Candidate Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally within Year 3 Has strong knowledge of the primary curriculum Is confident in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons Has excellent classroom and behaviour management skills Is organised, enthusiastic, and committed to raising pupil achievement Can build strong and positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents Is able to commit to a long-term maternity cover position from November What's on Offer Full-time Year 3 maternity cover position in a Northampton primary school Start date of November 2026 Long-term contract with the opportunity to make a genuine impact Salary paid to scale (MPS/UPS) Supportive and collaborative staff team Strong leadership and guidance throughout the placement Opportunities for professional development and CPD A positive school environment focused on pupil progress and wellbeing If you are a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for a long-term Year 3 opportunity from November, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to be considered for this Year 3 Teacher maternity cover position in Northampton