Class Teacher - Year 2

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in East Midlands is seeking a Class Teacher for Year 2, emphasizing high standards and a broad curriculum. The ideal candidate will inspire students and work effectively within a team. This full-time, permanent position requires a passionate educator committed to safeguarding. Applications must be submitted by 24th January 2026 at 12 noon, and the role starts in April 2026 or earlier.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards in a broad and inclusive curriculum.
• Actively influence the future of the school.
• Support colleagues and communicate with external professionals.

Skills

Inspire pupils to achieve success

Effective communication skills

Passionate about inclusion

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Class Teacher – Year 2

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1-6

Hours: Full time 32.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Meadow Farm Primary School

Required for: April 2026 or earlier

This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

Before applying for this post, please refer to our school website https://www.meadowfarmschool.co.uk/policies-and-documents/ and view our child protection / safeguarding policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school team and help influence the future of Meadow Farm Primary School. We are looking for a confident, passionate practitioner to join our caring school.

If you are interested, then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for

• Able to inspire our pupils to achieve success
• Able to work effectively as members of the staff team. In possession of the personal skills needed to be able to communicate effectively within the school and with a range of external professionals, parents and governors.
• Passionate about inclusion and the learning and development of every child.

Responsibilities and expectations

Meadow Farm Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and nurturing school, which places emphasis on promoting high standards and providing a broad and inclusive curriculum. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in October 2023 (www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports) which graded the school as ‘Good’ overall.

In return, the successful applicant will be assured of a high level of good quality support and encouragement to develop professional skills and interests.

Safeguarding and requirements

• Meadow Farm Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance.
• Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01332 662631 to make an appointment for a visit.

Application and documents

The recruitment pack including the JDPS can be found at the following link: https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=26669813&dDocName=UCMFA26664796&allowInterrupt=1

To apply, please complete an Application form from our website and return it with your letter of application to [e-mail]. For a paper copy, please send a large, self-addressed and stamped envelope to: Meadow Farm Primary School, Foyle Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6TZ.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 24th January 2026 at 12 noon. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.