January Start - Fully Qualified Teacher Needed

Aspire People; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay to scale

Full-time role from January 2027

Contract until July 2027

Supportive primary school

Aspire People support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a Year 2 Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term role in Kettering, Northamptonshire, from January 2027 to July 2027. The role requires QTS and a strong KS1 background. You will teach Year 2, plan engaging lessons and support pupil progress.

Salary is paid to scale. The school offers a supportive environment with Aspire People providing ongoing guidance and support.

Qualifications

• QTS and fully qualified teacher status required.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Confident in planning, delivering and pupil assessment.
• Effective classroom management and communication.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 2 class on a full-time basis.
• Plan and deliver high-quality KS1 lessons.
• Teach core subjects: reading, writing and mathematics.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.
• Differentiate lessons for diverse abilities and learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents.

Skills

QTS

KS1 knowledge

Lesson planning

Assessment

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2 Teacher - Full-Time - January 2027 Start

Aspire People | Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: Paid to Scale

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term

Contract Dates: January 2027 - July 2027

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Job Description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic primary teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Kettering, Northamptonshire, from January 2027 until July 2027.

We are looking for a motivated and fully qualified teacher with QTS who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high standards and create a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.

This role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys working with Key Stage 1 pupils and is committed to supporting children's academic progress, personal development and readiness for Key Stage 2.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching a Year 2 class on a full-time basis.
• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.
• Teaching core subjects, including reading, writing and mathematics.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress.
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Maintaining effective classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils' independence, confidence and resilience.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and communicating effectively with parents.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential.
• Fully qualified teacher status - essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Confidence in lesson planning, delivery and pupil assessment.
• Effective classroom management and communication skills.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to teaching.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay paid to scale.
• A full-time teaching role from January 2027.
• A fixed-term contract until July 2027.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive primary school.
• Ongoing guidance and support from Aspire People.

Safeguarding Notice: All appointments are subject to the relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks. Applicants must hold QTS and meet the requirements for this position.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks