Year 3 Teacher – Watford
Full-Time | January 2026 Start | Inspire, Support, and Shape Young Learners
Are you looking for your next rewarding teaching opportunity? A friendly and progressive primary school in Watford is looking to appoint a passionate, committed, and caring Year 3 Teacher to join their team from January 2026.
Location: Watford
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Main Pay Scale
About the Role
Year 3 marks an exciting transition into Key Stage 2, where children build independence, confidence, and a love of learning. In this role, you will deliver engaging and purposeful lessons that support academic growth while nurturing curiosity and enthusiasm. You’ll work closely with a supportive staff team within a welcoming and inclusive school community, making a meaningful impact on every child’s development.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
1. Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
2. Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
3. Have experience teaching KS2 or be eager to develop in this area
4. Be an effective communicator and collaborative team member
5. Embrace child-centred and inclusive teaching practices
Why Join This School?
6. A warm and inclusive ethos where staff feel valued and supported
7. Strong, approachable leadership with a focus on staff wellbeing
8. Excellent CPD opportunities and clear career progression pathways
9. Competitive salary aligned with the Teacher Main Pay Scale
10. A collaborative team that shares successes and supports one another
This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators seeking a fresh and fulfilling challenge.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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