We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join our team from November 2025 to July 2026. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing a rich, engaging curriculum for Year 2 pupils, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and collaborating closely with staff, leaders and parents to support each child’s progress and well-being.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations:
Plan and deliver high quality lessons across all subjects in the Year 2 curriculum
Use formative and summative assessment to track pupils’ progress and inform future planning
Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL students
Promote excellent behaviour, attendance and a positive learning culture
Develop strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
Contribute to wider school life: assemblies, events, extra-curricular activities
Collaborate with year group colleagues and subject leads to share best practice and ensure continuity
Participate in staff meetings, professional development and school improvement initiatives
We are a vibrant, inclusive primary school committed to “Inspiring the minds of tomorrow to be confident lifelong learners.”
Our school values diversity, equality, and high expectations for all. We strive to create a nurturing environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
What we offer:
A warm, friendly, and supportive staff team
Professional development and coaching opportunities
A well-resourced learning environment with strong emphasis on children’s progress
Commitment to staff well-being and work/life balance
A school community that values creativity, curiosity and respect
Access to school support systems (e.g. pastoral care, SEND, parent engagement)
We are looking for someone who:
Is a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) – ECTs are welcome to apply
Has experience (or a strong interest) teaching KS1, particularly Year 2
Demonstrates strong subject knowledge, especially in literacy and mathematics
Understands effective assessment practices and uses data to drive progress
Has excellent classroom management skills and can foster a positive, inclusive learning environment
Is adaptable, reflective and keen to learn and develop professionally
Communicates effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Davie at davie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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