Part-Time Year 2 Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is assisting a welcoming primary school in Wigan to recruit a Year 2 Teacher on a part-time basis (3 days per week) starting September 2026. The role involves sharing planning with another teacher to ensure consistency across the week and to support KS1 pupils with assessments.

The ideal candidate holds QTS with KS1 experience, a solid understanding of phonics and early learning, and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS with KS1 experience.
• Strong knowledge of phonics for early reading.
• Able to work effectively in a job-share setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in a Year 2 class.
• Share planning responsibilities with another teacher.
• Support pupils in KS1 assessments preparation.
• Maintain clear, consistent classroom routines.
• Track and monitor pupil progress.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Phonics

Organisation

Collaborative

Education

QTS

Job description

Year 2 Teacher – Part Time (3 Days)

Location: Wigan
Start Date: September 2026

A welcoming primary school in Wigan is looking to appoint a Year 2 Teacher on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This role is ideal for someone seeking a better work-life balance while still maintaining a classroom teaching position.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced job-share teacher to ensure consistency across the week.

The Role:

• Delivering engaging lessons within a Year 2 class
• Shared planning responsibilities with another teacher
• Supporting pupils in preparation for KS1 assessments
• Maintaining clear and consistent classroom routines
• Tracking and monitoring pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS with experience in KS1
• Strong understanding of phonics and early learning
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively within a job-share
• Reliable and consistent in approach

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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