Year 2 Teacher

Protocol Education; Waterford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting for a Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming Watford primary school. You will plan and deliver engaging Year 2 lessons across the curriculum, creating an inclusive classroom and supporting pupils to build confidence and love of learning.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, KS1 experience or passion for KS1, strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Experience or passion for teaching in Key Stage 1.
• Creative, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality lessons.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Organised, reflective and committed to professional development.
• Dedicated to helping every child reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and purposeful lessons across the Year 2 curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils in developing their confidence, independence and love of learning.
• Monitor progress and use assessment to support individual needs.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Creativity

Relationship building

Organised

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Year 2 Teacher – Watford

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Phase: Key Stage 1
Year Group: Year 2
Contract: Full-time
September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming Watford primary school?

We are working with a fantastic primary school in Watford that is looking for a passionate teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a real difference to children at an important stage of their learning journey.

The Role

As a Year 2 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and purposeful lessons across the Year 2 curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils in developing their confidence, independence and love of learning.
• Monitor progress and use assessment effectively to support individual needs.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experienced in, or passionate about, teaching in Key Stage 1.
• Creative, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality lessons.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Organised, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.
• Dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their potential.

The School

The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and share ideas. You will be joining a committed team that places children at the heart of everything they do.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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