Year 2 Teacher - January 2027 Start

Academics Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD access

Education consultant support

Opportunities for permanent roles

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Woking is seeking a qualified Year 2 Teacher for a full-time, long-term temporary role from January 2027 to July 2027. The position runs 8:15am-4:00pm, with lessons planned and delivered to Year 2 pupils in a primary school setting. Salary ranges from £34,396 to £52,241 per annum, subject to pay arrangements.

The role requires QTS, KS1 experience, effective planning, assessment, safeguarding commitment, and strong collaboration with colleagues to support planning and school life.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching primary-aged pupils, with KS1 experience preferred.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess lessons effectively.
• Strong classroom management and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 2 lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Assess pupils, monitor progress and adapt teaching to needs.
• Establish clear routines and maintain positive behaviour.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on planning, assessment and school life.
• Maintain records of progress and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Lesson planning

Assessment

Behaviour management

Education

QTS required

Job description

Academics is seeking a qualified Year 2 Teacher for a primary school in Woking, from January 2027. This is a full-time, long-term temporary teaching assignment expected to run until July 2027.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Year 2 curriculum.
• Assess pupils' learning, monitor progress and adapt teaching to meet differing needs.
• Establish clear classroom routines and maintain positive behaviour expectations.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support planning, assessment and the wider life of the school.
• Maintain appropriate records of pupils' progress and follow the school's safeguarding procedures.

Working Hours and Contract

• Location: Woking, Surrey
• Start date: January 2027.
• Contract: Long‑term temporary assignment, expected to run until July 2027.
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Monday to Friday.
• Hours: 8:15am-4:00pm.
• Salary: £34,396-£52,241 per annum, equivalent to the 2026/27 Fringe Pay Range, M1-M6, subject to the school's confirmed pay arrangements. The appropriate pay point will depend on relevant teaching experience and the agreed terms of the assignment. Earnings during the temporary assignment will reflect the period and days worked.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching primary-aged pupils, with KS1 experience particularly relevant.
• Confidence in planning, delivering and assessing lessons.
• Effective classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, pupil welfare and inclusive teaching.
• Early Career Teachers with QTS and relevant KS1 experience are welcome to apply.

Why Work with Academics?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company arrangement.
• Free access to CPD and professional development pathways.
• Support from an education consultant.
• Access to further daily supply, block‑booked and longer‑term opportunities across Surrey
• Opportunities to explore future roles, including permanent positions where available and agreed with the school.
• All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks where applicable, references, identity and right‑to‑work verification, and verification of qualifications and relevant employment history.