Y2 Class Teacher

Eteach International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peasedown St John Primary School in Midsomer Norton is seeking an exceptional Year 2 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will join a strong supportive team, model high-quality teaching, and aim for consistently good or outstanding learning.

This full-time post is based at a large 2-form entry primary school with a caring ethos. We value phonics expertise, high expectations for behaviour, and opportunities to contribute to PE leadership and school life.

Qualifications

• Qualified primary teacher with high expectations for behaviour, attitudes and learning.
• Experience achieving excellent phonics outcomes.
• Ability to lead PE (not essential) and contribute to wider life of the school.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 as part of maternity cover.
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
• Collaborate with a strong team to secure excellent pupil progress.
• Model and disseminate high-quality teaching to ensure consistently good or outstanding learning.

Skills

Phonics

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

PE leadership

Professional development

Job description

# Y2 Class TeacherEmployer: Peasedown St John Primary SchoolLocation: Midsomer Norton, SomersetContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS 1 to 6Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1574920* Share :* PrintAre you an exceptional and inspirational teacher who believes in the potential of every child? Then join our team!We are looking for an enthusiastic primary teacher to join our strong and supportive team, teaching in Year 2. You will be passionate about teaching and committed to making a difference. This post is full time to cover maternity leave which is expected to end in December 2027.We are looking for:* A talented teacher with high expectations for behaviour, attitudes and learning* Someone who can model and disseminate through high quality teaching to secure consistently good or outstanding learning for all children* Someone with experience of achieving excellent outcomes in phonics* A teacher who will maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, be innovative and demonstrate high levels of motivation* Someone with the desire and potential to lead PE (not essential)* A commitment to ongoing professional development* Someone who will contribute to the wider life at the school* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of our team* Someone who is committed to our vision and values.Peasedown St John Primary School is a large 2-form entry primary school set in the heart of Peasedown St John village near the City of Bath.At PSJ we CARE! Our values of Curiosity, Aspiration, Resilience and Empathy help children to thrive in their learning and as they develop as young people. Our vision to ‘Achieve Excellence for Ourselves and Others’ drives all that we do. We have a strong ethos of nurture, high expectations for all children and strong relationships. Our children are polite, keen to learn and love to be challenged! We have a carefully structured curriculum, enhanced with a detailed and exciting personal development offer. Please visit our website to find out more about our amazing school.Questions about the school or the vacancy are welcomed by email or phone. Visits to the school can be arranged on request.Deadline for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 5th OctoberInterviews: Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th October### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025PSJ MNSP Classteacher JD### Safeguarding Statement:Peasedown St John Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.