Are you a confident Year 3 Teacher looking for a KS2 role from January 2026? Would you like to join a supportive Bedford primary that focuses on building deep subject knowledge and strong learning habits?

Wayman Education is recruiting a Year 3 Teacher for a thriving primary in Bedford. The Year 3 Teacher will design coherent, knowledge-rich sequences that develop pupils’ vocabulary, comprehension and mathematical reasoning, run small-group interventions and contribute to year-group moderation. This Year 3 Teacher post starts January 2026, with induction and planning sessions scheduled before January 2026 so the Year 3 Teacher can be ready for the spring term.

Position details

• Role: Year 3 Teacher — Bedford
• Start date: January 2026
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the role
The Year 3 Teacher will plan daily lessons that develop cumulative knowledge, deliver guided-reading and problem-solving maths sessions, and use assessment to target teaching and accelerate progress. The Year 3 Teacher will collaborate with phase colleagues to moderate standards and share effective practice across Bedford.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sequenced Year 3 lessons that build knowledge, fluency and reasoning.
• Lead targeted small-group work and monitor the impact on Year 3 pupils’ progress.
• Contribute to curriculum mapping, moderation and cross-curricular projects within the Bedford school.
• Communicate progress to parents and participate in reporting and review cycles.
• Support enrichment activities and wider school life to broaden pupils’ learning experiences.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher with proven Year 3 or KS2 experience and evidence of positive impact.
• Strong planning, assessment and classroom management skills and a collaborative approach.
• Available to commence January 2026 and to attend induction and handover sessions before January 2026.

To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.