Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment - September 2026

Year 3 Teacher (QTS Required)

Key Stage 2 · Brent, Inner London · Full-time or Part-time

Salary (Inner London MPS)

£40,317 - £52,300

Daily rate (approx.)

£207 - £268/day

Pay structure

Weekly PAYE only

Start date

September 2026

Are you a QTS-qualified teacher excited by the KS1 to KS2 transition? Join a Year 3 team in Brent where you will play a key role in building the foundations of upper primary learning and helping children grow in confidence and independence.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with primary schools across Brent to find a motivated Year 3 Teacher for September 2026. Positions are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Year 3 marks the start of Key Stage 2, and pupils arrive with varying levels of readiness from KS1. You will deliver the KS2 National Curriculum with skill and enthusiasm, ensuring a smooth transition while stretching pupils in reading, writing, mathematics and foundation subjects.

You will plan engaging, differentiated lessons, track progress through formative and summative assessment, and collaborate with teaching assistants and SENCO staff to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and EAL. Schools value teachers who bring energy and consistency to the start of KS2 and who set clear expectations from day one.

What we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential

Primary teaching experience, ideally in lower KS2 or upper KS1

Confident knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum

Strong literacy and numeracy subject knowledge

Skilled in differentiation for SEND, EAL and mixed-ability classes

Experience using assessment to plan effectively and track pupil progress

Positive approach to behaviour management and building strong pupil relationships

Clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Why teachers choose Tradewind

Transparent PAYE pay - weekly, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one

Real local knowledge of Brent schools and their leadership teams

Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement

Ready to find the right school for you?

Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today. We will take the time to understand your experience and match you with a Brent school where you will thrive.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification