Year 2 Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education provider is seeking a full-time Year 2 Teacher for a Church of England primary school in Putney starting January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and maintain a positive classroom environment while supporting diverse student needs. Applicants must hold QTS and have KS1 teaching experience. This role offers a long-term contract until July 2026, within a nurturing school community focused on student growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates consistently good or outstanding teaching.
• Experience teaching in KS1 required.
• Ability to foster an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across all subjects.
• Assess learning and maintain a structured classroom.
• Collaborate with other teachers and teaching assistants.

Skills

Good teaching ability

Knowledge of KS1 curriculum and phonics

Experience supporting pupils with SEND

Organized and hardworking

Creative and flexible

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

• Year 2 Teacher
• Full-time
• Church of England Primary School
• Putney
• Start date: January 2026
• Long-term contract until July 2026

<>We have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Year 2 primary teacher to work at a lovely primary school in Putney from January to the end of the academic year.

The Role

This position is for a full-time Year 2 class teacher, starting in January, taking over an engaged and settled class. Pupils are enthusiastic and working across a range of abilities, with clear differentiation already embedded in planning to ensure all children access the curriculum and make strong progress. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across all subjects, assessing learning, and maintaining a positive, structured classroom environment.

You will work alongside experienced teachers in the key stage, as well as supportive teaching assistants, with regular opportunities for shared planning and collaboration.

The school are looking for a teacher who

• has the ability to demonstrate consistently good or outstanding teaching;
• has good knowledge and experience teaching the KS1 curriculum and phonics
• has experience supporting pupils with SEND
• is committed to ensuring all children succeed;
• is organised and hardworking;
• is creative, flexible and committed.

The School

This one-form-entry Church of England primary school is based in the heart of Putney and offers a welcoming, community-focused environment with a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to helping every child flourish. With a reputation for excellent pastoral care, engaged learners, supportive leadership and a broad, enriching curriculum, it provides a nurturing place to teach and grow, where staff feel valued and pupils are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

To apply for this role you must

• hold QTS
• have experience teaching in KS1

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV ASAP.