Year 2 Class Teacher

Academics Ltd; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting for a Year 2 teacher to work in a Buckinghamshire school starting January 2027. The role covers planning, teaching, assessment, and tracking pupil progress within KS1.

You will deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and adapt teaching to meet all learners' needs. The ideal candidate holds QTS, has KS1/Year 2 experience, strong classroom management, and can form positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to pupil progress and high-quality teaching.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Works well as part of a supportive school team.
• Applications invited from experienced teachers and ECTs.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a Year 2 class, including planning, teaching, assessment and pupil progress.
• Deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs and abilities of all pupils.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage behaviour effectively.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards across the school.

Skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Pupil progress

Building relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The Role

• Take responsibility for a Year 2 class, including planning, teaching, assessment, and pupil progress.
• Deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs and abilities of all pupils.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage behaviour effectively.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Is committed to high-quality teaching and pupil progress.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Works effectively as part of a supportive school team.
• Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff community.
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Opportunities for long-term employment, with the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate.
• Salary in line with the Main Pay Scale, depending on experience.

Position Details

• Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
• Start Date: January 2027
• Year Group: Year 2
• Key Stage: KS1
• Contract: Long-term and Permanent contracts offered.
• Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.