Are you a creative and nurturing teacher who loves helping children bridge the transition from KS1 to KS2? A happy, two-form entry primary in Southampton is looking for a committed Year 3 Teacher to join their team in September 2025. This is a school that puts relationships first - between staff, children, and families - and encourages curiosity through a rich, topic-based curriculum.
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Pupils here are engaged, kind, and eager to learn. The school fosters a calm, purposeful atmosphere with clear routines and strong pastoral support. Staff benefit from collaborative planning, weekly PPA with their year group partner, and regular CPD focused on practical, sustainable strategies.
You'll be supported by a hands-on leadership team who take teacher wellbeing seriously - low-pressure marking, structured behaviour systems, and genuine respect for work-life balance are built in.
The ideal candidate will:
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Have strong experience in KS1 or KS2 and sound understanding of child development
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Deliver lessons that spark imagination and deepen understanding
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Communicate clearly with parents and build strong home-school partnerships
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Be organised, thoughtful, and able to adapt confidently to pupil needs
Apply now to join a setting where curiosity is encouraged, and teaching is both joyful and purposeful