Year 2 Teacher

Step Teachers

Year 2 Teacher – Full-time, fixed-term for one year from September 2026
The inspection report highlights a highly positive school environment where pupils are enthusiastic, confident, and motivated to learn. Teaching is consistently strong, with well‑planned lessons that support high levels of engagement and progress. Leadership provides clear vision and support, creating a calm, inclusive culture where pupils’ personal development and well‑being are prioritised.
This Year 2 Teacher role offers the opportunity to work full time in a supportive and well‑organised primary school on a one‑year fixed‑term contract. The Year 2 Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and structured lessons that build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and personal development. This role would suit a confident Year 2 Teacher or a strong Early Career Teacher who is eager to develop their practice within a collaborative and nurturing environment.Duties as Year 2 Teacher:
  • Plan and deliver engaging Year 2 lessons in line with the national curriculum
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and behaviour
  • Support pupils’ transition within Key Stage 1 through consistent routines and expectations
  • Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
  • Differentiate lessons to support pupils with a range of abilities
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning and consistency
  • Maintain clear classroom routines and high expectations for behaviour
  • Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
  • Communicate effectively with parents and carers where required
  • Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times
Ideal Year 2 Teacher:
  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status
  • Strong Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply
  • Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, particularly Year 2, is desirable
  • Demonstrates strong classroom practice and behaviour management
  • Organised, reflective, and eager to develop professionally
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Passion for supporting pupils at a crucial stage of their development
Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

 

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