Year 3 Teacher - Maternity Cover

Are you looking to demonstrate your competency and creative flair within a KS2 setting? Tradewind are recruiting a dynamic teacher with proven success in Year 3!

Tradewind are looking to recruit a Year 3 teacher to join a wonderful two-form entry Primary school in Heaton Mersey, Stockport and become a valued member of the KS2 team.

This position will commence September 2025 until April 2026. This maternity cover role comes with an attractive salary (MPS 1-6) which reflects your experience along with being enrolled into a fantastic leading CPD program. The school are excited to welcome a new addition to the KS2 department and will ensure you are fully supported in all aspects of the role.

About the School

This is a two form entry primary school situated in Heaton Mersey, Stockport. With just less that 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. The school has an extensive ground with a fantastic outdoor space including two playgrounds, a large playing field and forest school area. So, if you are keen to capitalise on learning opportunities in the outdoor environment, this is the ideal place for you!

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 is essential as is a thorough up-to-date knowledge and experience of the curriculum. What is also important is your ability to interact and support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning and to have the skills and maturity required to take on the teaching duties and responsibilities in a new school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding teacher with the drive and capacity to really thrive in this role.
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire students and colleagues
• Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that are relevant and meaningful
• Be resilient, hard-working, solution focused and wholeheartedly committed to transforming student outcomes
• Have a clear understanding of age-related expectations and transitions through the primary phases
• Know the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children.

After visiting this school, it is clear to see that staff care deeply about the educational community they serve and have established respectful, trusting relationships with families.

Essential Requirements

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks. Or be happy to undertake a new DBS through us
• Have excellent references to support your previous experience in a KS2 setting
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

If you feel like you meet the criteria to excel in this Year 3 maternity cover role, please reach out to be considered for the role. Please email your CV/personal statement to or call for more information.

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer