Independent School in Northampton seeks a committed and adaptable Year 2 Teacher to join a vibrant primary department from January 2026. The successful Year 2 Teacher will be part of a close-knit teaching team, will prepare planning before January 2026 and will be ready to teach from January 2026 as the Year 2 Teacher. The Independent School setting offers smaller classes and bespoke support for each child, enabling the Year 2 Teacher to differentiate effectively and deliver meaningful progress. Year 2 Teacher Responsibilities — checklist • Deliver systematic phonics and guided reading as the Year 2 Teacher. • Design sequenced writing units and practical mathematics activities as the Year 2 Teacher. • Run targeted interventions and maintain clear assessment records as the Year 2 Teacher. • Liaise with parents, lead school events and contribute to curriculum development as the Year 2 Teacher. Year 2 Teacher Requirements — checklist • QTS with strong KS1 experience required for the Year 2 Teacher. • Confident phonics delivery and effective classroom management for the Year 2 Teacher. • Availability for pre-term planning prior to January 2026, induction in January 2026, and to start from January 2026 as the Year 2 Teacher. Community, CPD & why apply The Independent School provides mentoring, targeted CPD and opportunities to shape the Year 2 curriculum. The Year 2 Teacher will be encouraged to lead small projects, attend subject development weeks and present practice across the school. If you are a Year 2 Teacher who wants to start in January 2026 and work in a supportive Independent School environment, we welcome your application. Application Process: To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.