Primary Class Teacher

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational service is seeking a Year 2 Teacher in Wolverhampton for a welcoming primary school. The role involves working alongside a teacher returning from maternity leave and sharing responsibilities for planning, preparation, and marking. Candidates must have QTS and previous teaching experience in Key Stage 1. This is a great opportunity to work in a dedicated team with enthusiastic learners and the potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching within Key Stage 1 is essential.
• Must hold QTS.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibilities for planning, preparation, and marking.
• Deliver high-quality engaging lessons.

Skills

Teaching experience within Key Stage 1

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Passion for pupil progress

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2 Teacher

Location: Wolverhampton, WV10

Start Date: January 2026 – End of the School Year

Employer: Working on behalf of Smile Education

Smile Education are delighted to be supporting a welcoming primary school in the Wolverhampton (WV10) area, who are seeking a Year 2 Teacher to join their team.

This role will involve working alongside a teacher returning from maternity leave, so the successful candidate must be committed to sharing responsibilities for planning, preparation, and marking. You will receive PPA time for this.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1
• Be committed to delivering engaging, high-quality lessons
• Be a collaborative team player who communicates effectively with colleagues
• Be organised, reliable, and passionate about supporting pupil progress

The school can offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic learners
• The opportunity for the position to become permanent (although this cannot be guaranteed at this time)

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 Teacher looking for a position in a supportive Wolverhampton school, we would love to hear from you.

If this is the perfect role for you, apply now!

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); sufficient references, qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.