Year 2 Teacher

Protocol Education; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join a friendly primary school in Hatfield from February 2026. This role focuses on guiding pupils through an important developmental stage while fostering a love of learning in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will hold a QTS or equivalent, have experience in KS1, and possess strong phonics knowledge. Opportunities for long-term and potentially permanent roles are available.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE online CPD Academy access

Personalized support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities across various educational settings

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching Key Stage 1 and Year 2 is preferred.
• Should have a creative approach to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Guide pupils through their transition from play-based to structured learning.
• Support pupils' confidence and curiosity.
• Celebrate students' developmental milestones.

Skills

Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS or equivalent)

Experience teaching KS1, ideally in Year 2

Creative, caring, and child-centred approach

Strong phonics knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join a friendly, well-resourced primary school in Hatfield from February 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children as they move from play-based learning into a more structured classroom setting, helping to build their confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. You’ll play a key role in guiding pupils through this important stage of their development and celebrating those all-important “lightbulb moments”.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and approachable, supportive leadership team. Staff work collaboratively, share best practice, and enjoy a positive, nurturing environment where both pupils and teachers can thrive.

If you’re passionate about phonics, creativity, and making learning meaningful and fun, this could be a brilliant next step in your teaching career.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive SLT and a welcoming KS1 team
• Shared planning and protected PPA time
• Bright, engaging classrooms with excellent resources
• Small, motivated classes with strong TA support
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role

Key Requirements

• Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching KS1, ideally in Year 2
• A creative, caring, and child-centred approach
• Strong phonics knowledge and the ability to deliver inclusive, engaging lessons

Why Work with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Simple, streamlined registration process

Referral rewards for recommending friends

Apply today to secure your Year 2 teaching role in Hatfield for February 2026 and help pupils build strong foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

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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