Year 2 Teacher

The Education Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Year 2 Teacher for a primary school in Wolverhampton from January 2027 to July 2027. You will take full responsibility for your Year 2 class, delivering engaging KS1 lessons and assessing pupil progress in a supportive environment.

QTS is essential, with KS1/Year 2 experience desirable. The role offers a full-time contract on the MPS1–MPS6 scale, starting January 2027, with opportunities to develop teaching practice and contribute to school improvement.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching in KS1/Year 2 is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the primary National Curriculum and assessment strategies.
• Excellent classroom management and ability to establish routines.
• Confident planning, delivering and assessing lessons independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS1.
• Take full responsibility for your Year 2 class.
• Assess, mark and monitor pupils' work with constructive feedback.
• Deliver phonics, reading, writing and maths lessons.
• Adapt teaching to pupils with varying abilities and needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, colleagues and leaders.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and communicate with parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2 Teacher – Primary School – Wolverhampton

MPS1 – MPS6 | January 2027 – July 2027 | Full-Time

Are you a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Teacher looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in Wolverhampton? This exciting position at a friendly primary school offers the chance to take full responsibility for your own Year 2 class, delivering engaging lessons and helping pupils develop the essential skills they need to succeed throughout their education.

We are working with a primary school in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint a committed Year 2 Teacher from January 2027 until July 2027. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and marking lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum, ensuring pupils make excellent academic progress in a positive and supportive learning environment.

This opportunity is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced primary teachers who are confident delivering the KS1 curriculum.

Year 2 Teacher – Role Overview

• Position: Year 2 Teacher
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Salary: MPS1 – MPS6
• Start Date: January 2027
• End Date: July 2027
• School: Primary School
• Key Stage: KS1 – Year 2
• Responsibilities: Full classroom teaching, planning, marking and pupil assessment

Your Responsibilities

As a Year 2 Teacher, you will take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of your own class, ensuring pupils receive a high standard of education throughout the remainder of the academic year.

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Take full responsibility for your Year 2 class, maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Assess, mark and monitor pupils' work, providing constructive feedback to support academic progress.
• Deliver effective phonics, reading, writing and mathematics lessons to strengthen core skills.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and learning requirements.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders to support pupil development.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and communicate effectively with parents and carers.

The Ideal Year 2 Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised teacher who can inspire young learners and deliver high-quality teaching throughout Key Stage 1.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Previous experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 2, is desirable.
• A strong understanding of the primary National Curriculum and effective assessment strategies.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to establish clear routines.
• Confidence planning, delivering and assessing lessons independently.
• A creative and adaptable approach to teaching pupils with varying learning needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• A genuine commitment to raising attainment and supporting children's academic and personal development.

Why Apply for This Year 2 Teacher Role?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your own class and make a meaningful difference during an important stage of pupils' education.

• Take full responsibility for your own Year 2 class from January to July 2027.
• Receive a competitive salary on the MPS1 – MPS6 scale, dependent on experience.
• Develop your teaching practice while delivering the full KS1 curriculum.
• Support pupils as they strengthen their core academic skills and prepare for the transition into Key Stage 2.
• Work collaboratively with primary education professionals and contribute to the wider school community.
• Gain a valuable long-term teaching opportunity for the remainder of the academic year.

If you are a qualified primary teacher looking for a new challenge in January 2027, this Year 2 Teacher position in Wolverhampton could be an excellent next step in your teaching career.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of Qualified Teacher Status.

The Education Network Offer

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.