Year 2 Class Teacher

KPI Recruiting Ltd; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an outstanding Year 2 Class Teacher for an Outstanding 2-form entry primary school in Newham, East London. January 2027 start; Inner London MPS (£41,729 - £54,131).

The role involves planning engaging lessons, preparing pupils for KS1/SATs, differentiating instruction, and building strong parent partnerships within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and KS1 experience.
• Strong understanding of Year 2 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and challenging lessons.
• Prepare pupils for end of Key Stage 1 and SATs assessments.
• Differentiate learning to support and challenge all learners.
• Work collaboratively with the parallel Year 2 colleague in a 2-form entry setting.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Classroom management

Planning & differentiation

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2 Class Teacher

Outstanding 2-Form Entry Primary School | Newham, East London

Full-Time | Permanent
January 2027 Start
Inner London MPS (£41,729 - £54,131)

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher looking to join an Outstanding school where children thrive, staff are highly valued, and professional development is a genuine priority?

An exceptional 2-form entry primary school in Newham is seeking an outstanding Year 2 Class Teacher to join its successful Key Stage 1 team from January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach within a supportive and collaborative environment where high expectations, excellent behaviour and a commitment to academic excellence underpin everything the school does.

The school benefits from strong leadership, a talented teaching team and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn. Staff work closely together to deliver an engaging curriculum that inspires children to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Year 2 Class Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons.
• Prepare pupils effectively for the end of Key Stage 1 and SATs assessments.
• Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Differentiate learning to support and challenge all learners.
• Work collaboratively with your parallel Year 2 colleague in this 2-form entry setting.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice and behaviour management.
• Have a strong understanding of the Year 2 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Be passionate about raising standards and pupil achievement.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be a reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement.

Applications Are Welcomed From

• Experienced Primary Teachers.
• Outstanding Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Teachers looking to join a high-performing and supportive school environment.

What the School Offers

• A permanent teaching role within an Outstanding primary school.
• Supportive and experienced leadership.
• A collaborative 2-form entry structure with shared planning opportunities.
• Excellent CPD and career progression pathways.
• Engaged, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.
• Well-resourced classrooms and modern facilities.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Salary

Inner London Main Pay Scale: £41,729 - £54,131 per annum (M1-M6)

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Year 2 Teacher to join a highly successful Newham primary school and play a key role in helping pupils achieve a strong and successful transition through Key Stage 1.