Year 2 Teacher in Hemel Hempstead)

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded primary school in Hemel Hempstead seeks a passionate Year 2 Teacher for a maternity cover starting September 2025. As a Year 2 Teacher, you will foster students' independence and mastery of key skills, ensuring engaging and creative learning experiences in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Collaborative planning with a parallel teacher

Opportunities for professional growth

Well-equipped classrooms and resources

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and innovative teaching approach required.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills essential.
• Must be well-organised, motivated, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging phonics, reading, and writing lessons.
• Support SATs preparation and nurture social skills.
• Work collaboratively with the parallel Year 2 teacher.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Academics are recruiting for a well regarded 2 form entry primary school in Hemel Hempstead. The school is looking for a passionate and committed Year 2 Teacher to cover a maternity leave beginning in September 2025. With the current teacher remaining in post until October, there will be a smooth and thorough handover period to ensure continuity and a confident start for both you and the pupils.

Key Role Information

Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

September 2025 Start

MPS1 to MPS6 depending on experience

2-Form Entry School that is OFSTED Rated 'Good' within Hemel Hempstead

About the School

This vibrant and inclusive school is known for its strong community ethos and commitment to pupil success. The leadership team has fostered a culture of collaboration, pride, and excellence, and both staff and pupils enjoy being part of this supportive environment.

Pupils love coming to school each day, and their achievements are celebrated throughout the building with vibrant displays showcasing their learning journey.

Life as a Year 2 Teacher

As a Year 2 teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping children's early learning experiences as they complete Key Stage 1. You will help pupils develop greater independence, confidence, and mastery of key skills in literacy and numeracy while fostering curiosity and creativity across the curriculum.

Your days will be varied, fun, and rewarding, featuring:

* Delivering engaging phonics, reading, and writing lessons to strengthen core skills

* Supporting children through SATs preparation in a calm, positive way

* Nurturing social skills, emotional development, and teamwork

* Leading creative projects, science investigations, and topic work

* Using hands-on activities and practical resources to make learning memorable

* Building strong relationships with parents and carers to support home learning

* Working closely with your parallel Year 2 teacher for shared planning and ideas

If you enjoy seeing young children make huge leaps in their learning and want to be part of a supportive team that values your ideas and professional development, this could be the ideal role for you.

What the School Offers

* Collaborative planning with a parallel Year 2 teacher

* Opportunities for professional growth within a strong team

* Well-equipped classrooms and excellent teaching resources

* A welcoming, child-focused school culture

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a teacher who is committed to delivering engaging, challenging, and creative lessons. You will promote a respectful, inclusive, and positive classroom environment while supporting each child's academic and personal growth.

You should:

* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

* Be enthusiastic and innovative in your teaching approach

* Be open to training and professional development

* Have strong behaviour and classroom management skills

* Work well as part of a team and with the wider school community

* Be well-organised, motivated, and resilient

* Be available to start in September 2025

Contact Academics' Berkhamsted office for additional information.