Year 2 Class Teacher - Growth, CPD & Catholic Ethos

Education Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Bexleyheath seeks a Year 2 teacher on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year with the potential to extend. Start date January 2027 or sooner by agreement. Salary on the Main Pay Scale, with ECT1/ECT2 encouraged to apply.

The role reports to Head Teacher/Senior Leadership Team and is based at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath. Closing date 20 November 2026; interview the week of 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS, or is on track to achieve it for an ECT appointment.
• Strong commitment to high-quality teaching and inclusive practice.
• Ability to create a positive classroom culture with clear routines and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess engaging lessons for Year 2 students.
• Establish a calm, purposeful classroom with clear expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Support pupil development across academic, social, emotional and spiritual areas in line with the Catholic ethos.
• Collaborate with colleagues, staff and families to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain records, contribute to assessment and reporting, and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

QTS / on track for QTS

Inclusive teaching

Classroom management

Assessment for learning

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Bexleyheath seeks a Year 2 teacher on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year with the potential to extend. Start date January 2027 or sooner by agreement. Salary on the Main Pay Scale, with ECT1/ECT2 encouraged to apply.

The role reports to Head Teacher/Senior Leadership Team and is based at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath. Closing date 20 November 2026; interview the week of 30 November 2026.