Year 2 Teacher - ECTs are encouraged to apply

Smile Education; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Tamworth is seeking a passionate Year 2 Class Teacher starting September 2025. This full-time role is ideal for Early Career Teachers, offering a nurturing KS1 environment and ongoing support for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Warm and welcoming team

Well-resourced environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, preferably Year 2.
• Strong behaviour management and pupil engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Pupil Engagement

Communication

Team Player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

September 2025 Start | ECTs Welcome to Apply

Smile Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a friendly and supportive primary school in Tamworth, seeking a passionate Year 2 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

This is a full-time teaching role, ideal for someone looking to make a real impact in a nurturing KS1 environment. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive support throughout their career.

About the Role:

You will take on a full class teacher role, including:

• Planning and delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, maintaining accurate records
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Working closely with teaching assistants, support staff, and SLT
• Establishing strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events
• Taking responsibility for classroom behaviour and promoting school values

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – obtained or due by September 2025
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (Year 2 preferred) – placement or paid
• Strong behaviour management and pupil engagement skills
• A nurturing and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a proactive and reflective mindset

The School Offers:

• A warm and welcoming team committed to your development
• A well-resourced, forward-thinking environment
• Ongoing support and CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to grow within an inclusive community

Smile Education will provide you with a dedicated consultant to guide you through the application process, support you with interview preparation, and offer training to help develop your career opportunities.

How to apply:

To express your interest, please send your CV and a short covering statement to Smile Education at [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications.