Year 2 Primary Teacher - Holistic School, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent two form entry primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a Year 2 Primary Teacher to join their supportive team in September 2025. This role offers a permanent contract with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and mental well-being. The school boasts a creative curriculum that prioritizes personal development and collaboration among teachers. With a solid leadership team and outstanding facilities, this is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator looking to make a significant impact on young learners' lives. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued and supported.

Benefits

Excellent support & CPD opportunities

Collaborative planning time

Strong focus on mental well-being

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Primary Teacher with UK QTS.
• Experience in KS1, ideally Year 2, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 students in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Implement a creative and knowledge-based curriculum.

Skills

Teamwork

Curriculum Knowledge

Confidence

Strong Academic Ability

Education

Qualified Primary Teacher with UK QTS

Job description

Year 2 Primary Teacher - Waltham Forest Primary School

An excellent two form entry primary school with a creative curriculum is searching for a Year 2 Primary Teacher to join their team in September 2025, on a permanent contract, directly employed via the school (no supply or short term).

This is a medium sized, two form entry school so there is a brilliant support network in place for all teachers, regardless of how experienced or inexperienced you are. All year groups benefit from shared planning time!

Here's some key highlights of the school:

• Lots of collaboration between teachers in each year group with shared planning and resources. PPA time is always shared.
• High EAL, National Average for PP, SEND is National Average
• Strong focus on the personal development of children, very motivation focused including restorative teaching.
• Solid SLT and a very down-to-earth Headteacher, who most importantly listen and will fight your corner
• Fantastic work-life balance and great emphasis placed on your mental well-being as an individual, not a number

The school's curriculum is a story-centred contextualised curriculum. Children make sense and meaning of the world through narrative. The school places a strong emphasis on a highly creative and knowledge-based curriculum where children achieve highly and usually above age-related expectations!

Role Details - Year 2 Primary Teacher

• £36,413 - £53,994 per annum (MPS1 - UPS3 Outer London scale)
• Full time, permanent school-based contract
• Commencing in September 2025
• Year 2 Primary Teacher
• Working in a down to earth and supportive team of teachers in KS1
• Excellent support & CPD opportunities

Person Specification - Year 2 Primary Teacher

• Qualified Primary Teacher with UK QTS
• Experienced in KS1, ideally Year 2
• Strong academic ability ideal!
• Confident, team player, strong curriculum knowledge

School Specification - Year 2 Primary Teacher

• Excellent Primary School based in Waltham Forest
• Two form entry
• Medium school with amazing facilities
• 'Outstanding in all areas' graded by Ofsted in 2023
• Truly passionate about educating the 'whole-child' and providing a deep, enriching education
• Solid Leadership who are down-to-earth, approachable and personable

If you're interested in this Year 2 Primary Teacher vacancy, please apply today!

If shortlisted you will be contacted within 24hrs to discuss this Year 2 Primary Teacher vacancy, school and the next steps before progressing to interview.