Year 2 Teacher Full Time Permanent

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking a Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Greenwich from January 2027.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality KS1 teaching, building positive relationships with pupils and parents, and supporting a smooth transition into Key Stage 2. You should be a qualified UK teacher (QTS) with experience in Year 2 or KS1, capable of planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach in the UK with QTS.
• Experience teaching Year 2 or across Key Stage 1.
• Strong passion for primary education and pupil development.
• Confident in planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Teach and assess pupils across the Year 2 curriculum.
• Support pupils in developing literacy, numeracy and broader skills.
• Prepare pupils for end-of-Key-Stage-1 assessments where appropriate.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet needs.

Skills

KS1 Year 2 experience

Lesson planning

Assessing pupil progress

Behaviour management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Year 2 Teacher - Greenwich

Full-Time January 2027 Competitive Salary Greenwich, South East London

Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity in Greenwich?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, creative and committed Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Greenwich from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated teacher who is passionate about delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupil development and helping children achieve their full potential as they prepare for the transition into Key Stage 2.

The Role

As a Year 2 Teacher, you will take responsibility for creating a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment, delivering high-quality teaching and supporting pupils through an important stage of their primary education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and effective lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Teaching and assessing pupils across the Year 2 curriculum.
• Supporting pupils in developing their literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills.
• Preparing pupils for their end-of-Key-Stage-1 assessments, where appropriate.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Managing classroom behaviour positively and effectively.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Working collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified to teach in the UK with QTS.
• Experienced in teaching Year 2 or confident teaching across Key Stage 1.
• Passionate about primary education and children’s development.
• Confident in planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons.
• Knowledgeable about the Year 2 curriculum and pupil assessment.
• A positive and effective classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management skills.
• Adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Committed to creating an inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.