Year 2 Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing Class Teacher to join a friendly, forward-thinking school from January 2027 for two terms.

You will teach Year 2, plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum using a range of learning approaches and strong formative assessment to ensure every child makes excellent progress, while working with teaching assistants and senior leaders who support you throughout your time with us.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of learning and child development.
• Warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Uses high-quality interactions to move learning forward.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Reflective, proactive and eager to contribute to a collaborative team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum for Year 2 class.
• Use a variety of learning approaches to support progress.
• Implement strong formative assessment to monitor and evidence progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, other class teachers, and senior leaders.

Skills

Strong understanding of learning and

Warm, inclusive and engaging classroom

High-quality interactions

Relationships with children, families,

Reflective & collaborative

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and highly motivated Class Teacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking school from January 2027 for 2 terms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about education and learning.

You will join a supportive staff team who work collaboratively to create a rich, stimulating and child-centred environment. Our children are curious, joyful and eager to learn, and we are looking for a teacher who can inspire them, challenge them and help them thrive.

About the Role

This fixed-term position covers 2 terms, teaching a Year 2 class. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum, using a variety of learning approaches, and strong formative assessment to ensure every child makes excellent progress.

You will work closely with experienced teaching assistants, other class teachers, and senior leaders, all of whom are committed to supporting you throughout your time with us.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a strong understanding of learning and child development
• Creates a warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Uses high-quality interactions to move learning forward
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is reflective, proactive and eager to contribute to a collaborative team
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer You:

• A welcoming, caring school community with a strong sense of teamwork
• A well-resourced environment in a brand-new school building, including outdoor learning spaces.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and excited to learn
• A positive, inclusive ethos where staff wellbeing is valued

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.