Year 3 Class Teacher – Leicester (LE3)


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£190 to £220 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire (LE3)

Pay: £190 – £220 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, January to July 2027

Start date: January 2027

We're recruiting a Year 3 Class Teacher for a three-form entry primary school in Leicester (LE3), full-time from January 2027 to July. You'll have full responsibility for one Year 3 class and plan alongside two other Year 3 teachers. Strong behaviour management is essential.

About the Setting

A large primary school of around 600 pupils aged 4 to 11 on the western side of Leicester, part of a local multi-academy trust.

Your Responsibilities

- Planning and teaching the Year 3 curriculum with the year group team

- Developing reading, writing and multiplication skills as pupils settle into KS2

- Applying the school's behaviour policy with clear, consistent routines

- Marking, assessment and tracking progress

- Parents' evenings and end-of-year reports

What You'll Need

- QTS or equivalent

- Recent UK primary teaching experience

- Strong behaviour management

- Willingness to take on full planning, marking and reporting duties

You'll be a patient, organised teacher who is ready to commit to the class until July.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.

- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.

- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.

- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.

- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.

- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply, send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com.

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Essential requirements

- QTS or equivalent - Recent UK primary teaching experience - Strong behaviour management - Willingness to take on full planning, marking and reporting duties

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