An exceptional Independent School in Peterborough is recruiting a reflective and driven Year 2 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time contract commencing January 2026. This Year 2 Teacher role provides exceptional resourcing, small class sizes and a structured professional development pathway in the Independent School. The successful Year 2 Teacher will begin pre-term planning before January 2026, attend full induction during January 2026, and be teaching from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher. The Independent School will support the Year 2 Teacher with mentoring from January 2026 and ongoing CPD after January 2026. • Year 2 Teacher — Full-Time position with a January 2026 start. • Independent School in Peterborough seeking an ambitious Year 2 Teacher — January 2026 start. • Year 2 Teacher to join a small-class KS1 team in an Independent School environment from January 2026. School snapshot — Independent School, Peterborough • Small-class Independent School with strong pastoral provision and specialist KS1 spaces ideal for a Year 2 Teacher. • High staff-to-pupil ratios and experienced teaching assistants to support the Year 2 Teacher. • A culture of collaborative practice, regular moderation and CPD from January 2026 for every Year 2 Teacher. (Year 2 Teacher) Responsibilities — what you will do The appointed Year 2 Teacher will plan and deliver systematic phonics and guided reading as the Year 2 Teacher, teach engaging writing units as the Year 2 Teacher, and deliver number and problem-solving sessions as the Year 2 Teacher. The Year 2 Teacher will assess pupil progress, run targeted interventions and liaise with families as the Year 2 Teacher. The Year 2 Teacher will be expected to contribute to enrichment and lead a small project in the Independent School from January 2026. (Year 2 Teacher) Candidate profile — who we are seeking We are looking for a reflective Year 2 Teacher with QTS or equivalent, strong KS1 experience and evidence of impact as a Year 2 Teacher. The Year 2 Teacher should be confident with phonics, formative assessment and behaviour strategies. The successful Year 2 Teacher will engage in planning prior to January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and work full-time as a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher from January 2026. Why join this Independent School? This Peterborough Independent School invests in every Year 2 Teacher’s development, offering mentor-coaching from January 2026, structured appraisal and leadership pathways for the Year 2 Teacher. As a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher you will have protected planning time and excellent resources from January 2026 and beyond. To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.