Year 3 Teacher | Merton | Independent School

An outstanding Independent School in Merton is recruiting an enthusiastic Year 3 Teacher to start in January 2026. This Year 3 Teacher role at the Independent School offers a rare chance to join a tightly knitted staff team in a school that values academic rigour, creativity and pastoral care. The successful Year 3 Teacher will be invited to pre-term planning before January 2026, will attend induction in January 2026, and will take up the post in class from January 2026 as the Year 3 Teacher.

School snapshot - Independent School, Merton
• Well-resourced classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning spaces to help the Year 3 Teacher plan active learning.
• A strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and personal development across the Independent School.
• A collaborative leadership team who will support the Year 3 Teacher from induction in January 2026 and through the spring term after January 2026.

Year 3 Teacher Responsibilities
The appointed Year 3 Teacher will plan and deliver engaging, knowledge-rich lessons as the Year 3 Teacher, lead practical science and enquiry topics as the Year 3 Teacher, and tailor interventions as the Year 3 Teacher. The Year 3 Teacher will track and report pupil progress, contribute to phase moderation, and work with parents to secure excellent outcomes. The Year 3 Teacher will prepare resources in the weeks ahead of January 2026 and will teach from January 2026.

Year 3 Teacher Requirements
We seek a Year 3 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent), secure KS2 practice, confident classroom management and a passion for curriculum development. The Year 3 Teacher must be ready to attend induction in January 2026, take part in pre-term planning before January 2026, and begin teaching from January 2026.

Why join this Independent School?
This Merton Independent School prioritises staff wellbeing, offers structured CPD and mentoring, and provides opportunities to lead enrichment projects — perfect for a Year 3 Teacher keen to grow professionally. The Independent School environment allows the Year 3 Teacher to work with small class sizes and to make a highly visible impact. If you are a committed Year 3 Teacher who can start in January 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

To be considered for this Year 3 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.