Year 2 Teacher Colchester

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education agency is seeking an enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher for a full-time role in Colchester. The position offers the potential for long-term employment in a warm and well-resourced primary school. Ideal candidates will hold QTS, have KS1 experience, and bring a child-led approach to teaching. Competitive weekly pay and continuous support from a dedicated consultant are offered to help you thrive in a community-focused educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free ongoing CPD

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and have experience within KS1.
• Bring a calm, positive, child‑led approach.
• Be confident with planning, assessment, and delivering engaging lessons.
• Enjoy being part of a supportive, community‑focused school.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for KS1 pupils.
• Collaborate with a supportive leadership team and friendly staff community.

Skills

QTS

Experience within KS1

Child-led approach

Lesson planning and assessment

Job description

Year 2 Teacher – Colchester

Full‑Time | Immediate/January Start | Long‑Term Opportunity

We are working with a lovely primary school in Colchester that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join their team full‑time. This role offers the potential to become long‑term, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for KS1 pupils.

The school is warm, welcoming, and well‑resourced, with a supportive leadership team and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing. You’ll be joining a friendly staff community where collaboration and creativity are valued and encouraged.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS and have experience within KS1
• Bring a calm, positive, child‑led approach
• Be confident with planning, assessment, and delivering engaging lessons
• Enjoy being part of a supportive, community‑focused school

Why work with Protocol Education?

Choosing Protocol means joining an agency that truly supports its educators. You will benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant who knows your local area and your goals
• Fully vetted roles for peace of mind
• Long‑term and permanent job opportunities
• Free ongoing CPD and development pathways
• Friendly, personal support whenever you need it

If you’re an enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher looking for a full‑time role in Colchester with long‑term potential, we’d love to hear from you.

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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