Primary Teacher, Year 2

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting a Year 2 Class Teacher for a Blackburn primary school, starting in January 2027 on a one-year fixed-term contract. Plan and deliver Year 2 lessons to build reading, writing and maths foundations.

The successful candidate will have QTS, strong KS1 knowledge, effective classroom management and a supportive approach to safeguarding and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• A sound understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum and Year 2 expectations.
• Effective classroom management and an engaging teaching style.
• Ability to adapt lessons for pupils with a range of needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Year 2 curriculum.
• Strengthen pupils’ foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Use assessment to identify gaps, target support and challenge learners.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom with clear routines and high expectations.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Engaging teaching style

Assessment for learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Teacher, Year 2 (Blackburn) Blackburn, England

Salary: GBP32916 - GBP52835 per annum + MAIN & UPPER pay range

Year 2 Class Teacher – Blackburn

Start date: January 2027
Contract: One-year fixed-term contract
Salary: Main and Upper Pay Scale
Exclusively managed by Veritas Education

Are you a passionate primary teacher looking for your next opportunity in Key Stage 1?

Veritas Education is recruiting a Year 2 Class Teacher for a primary school in Blackburn, starting in January 2027 on a one-year fixed-term contract.

This is an opportunity to guide pupils through an important stage in their learning, building their confidence, independence and readiness for Key Stage 2.

The role

Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Year 2 curriculum.

Strengthen pupils’ foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.

Use assessment to identify gaps, target support and challenge learners.

Create a positive, inclusive classroom with clear routines and high expectations.

Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

A sound understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and Year 2 expectations.

Effective classroom management and an engaging teaching style.

The ability to adapt lessons for pupils with a range of needs.

A commitment to safeguarding and helping every child succeed.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.