Year 2 Primary Teacher

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Waltham Forest, London is looking for a Year 2 Primary Teacher to start in February 2026. Candidates should have QTS and a passion for teaching in KS1. The school offers a full-time permanent contract, competitive salary of £37,870 - £56,154, and a supportive environment with excellent training opportunities. ECTs are welcome to apply as the school provides a comprehensive induction program, focusing on developing the whole child and enhancing teaching practices.

Benefits

Excellent education and training available

Car Park Available

Supportive Senior Leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in KS1 is required, either through employment or training.
• Passionate about teaching and a willingness to learn is essential.
• ECTs are welcomed and a brilliant induction programme is offered.

Responsibilities

• Develop the whole child and not just focus on core subjects.
• Utilize specialist rooms for different subjects effectively.
• Engage in training offered by the supportive Senior Leadership team.

Skills

Teaching in KS1

Passion for teaching

Ability to develop the whole child

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2 Primary Teacher - Waltham Forest, London

Are you an ambitious and experienced Year 2/ KS1 teacher who is available ASAP? Are you seeking a permanent teaching role where you can commit full time and develop into an outstanding practitioner at a supportive primary school? Would you like to teach in a primary school where you can push yourself and continue to develop your best teaching practice?

A wonderful 2 Form Entry Primary School in Waltham Forest, London is seeking a qualified primary teacher who is either experienced in teaching EYFS/ KS1 or an ECT who is passionate about teaching in KS1 to teach in a Year 2 class from February 2026 (after half term) on a full time, permanent contract.

• Year 2 Primary Teacher
• Waltham Forest, London
• February 2026 (after half term) start
• Permanent contract
• £37,870 - £56,154
• ECTs welcomed
• 2 Form Entry School
• Good Ofsted
• Excellent education and training available
• Local to station
• Car Park Available

They are looking for a Year 2 Primary Teacher who can develop the whole child as well as believing that each child is capable of success. As a school, they are all about developing the whole learner and not just solely focused on core subjects.

This 2 Form Entry Primary School is based in a beautiful and modern building with specialist rooms for Art, PE, Computing and Music. There is also a large library, which is equipped for both children and staff.

The Senior Leadership team are extremely supportive and offer frequent training for all staff. They also offer tailored training depending on your experience as well as offering further education, such as obtaining additional qualifications in middle and senior leadership. They are a primary school who want you to reach your full potential and to develop your weaknesses and push your strengths.

The ideal Year 2 primary teacher for this role will have experience teaching in KS1 either through employment or training. You must be passionate about teaching and have a willingness to learn yourself. They are very open to ECTs as well as experienced teachers as they offer a brilliant ECT induction programme.

It is a real pleasure working with the Waltham Forest, London Primary School and the appointed Year 2 Primary Teacher will be very happy at this school!

Please note, you must have QTS to apply for this role!