Year 3 Teacher | Exceptional School in Essex

Are you a dedicated and passionate qualified Primary Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? Do you want to work in an environment that champions academic excellence, creativity, and holistic child development?

We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Year 3 Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding, two-form entry primary school in Hornchurch, Essex, from January 2026. This permanent position is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and is ideal for someone who wants to grow professionally within a warm, high-performing school.

About the School

Located in a popular, leafy residential part of Hornchurch, our school is a vibrant and inclusive learning community with a well-earned Outstanding Ofsted rating. As a two-form entry primary school, collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our success.

We deliver a broad, creative and academically rigorous curriculum alongside outstanding pastoral care. Our children are well-behaved, curious, and eager to learn. Staff are nurturing, supportive, and deeply committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential in an environment where both students and teachers flourish.

The Role

• Position: Year 3 Class Teacher


• Location: Hornchurch, Essex (London Borough of Havering)


• Start Date: January 2026


• Contract: Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time considered

As a Year 3 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching a well-supported Year 3 class with a rich, topic-based curriculum


• Supporting pupils as they transition into Key Stage 2, promoting confidence and independence


• Creating engaging lessons that deepen understanding in subjects like writing, fractions, statistics, and geometry


• Contributing to a strong year group partnership within a two-form entry structure


• Tracking progress and providing clear, supportive feedback to children and parents


• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom culture that supports all learners

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified primary teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong academic background


• A reflective, resourceful, and passionate practitioner


• Proven success in, or a strong desire to teach, in Key Stage 2 – Year 3 experience preferred


• A warm and effective communicator with children, staff, and families


• Someone who values teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning


• Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, we welcome your application

What We Offer

• A happy, ambitious school community rated Outstanding by Ofsted


• A two-form entry structure, promoting collaboration and strong peer support


• Polite, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and rise to challenge


• A talented and nurturing staff team who value one another


• A strong commitment to professional development and career growth


• Flexible working – open to both full-time and part-time applicants


• Excellent pastoral systems and a culture that prioritises wellbeing


• A convenient location in Hornchurch, Essex, with great transport links

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of joining a school where your work is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and you can grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you.