Job Description
New Directions Education is recruiting for a Year 2 Primary Teacher to join a warm and supportive primary school in Birkenhead. This is a full-time role starting ASAP and will continue until Christmas.
Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until December 2025
Role Type: Full-time
About the Role:
The school is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and confident Year 2 teacher who can hit the ground running. You’ll be responsible for:
– Delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
– Supporting children through key Year 2 milestones
– Creating a positive and nurturing classroom environment
– Working closely with the KS1 team and support staff
Requirements:
– Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
– Strong Year 2/KS1 experience
– Confident behaviour & classroom management
– Ability to build positive relationships quickly
What We Offer:
– Competitive daily rates
– Ongoing support from your New Directions consultant
– A welcoming and supportive school environment
If you’re a passionate Year 2 teacher ready to make an impact this term, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to secure this fantastic role.
Job Specification
Your role as a Key Stage 1 (KS1) Primary Teacher in the age group of your speciality will be varied and at times challenging. But we doubt you’ll find a more satisfying career where your main objectives will be to develop the children and prepare them for the next stage.
As a Primary School Key Stage 1 Teacher you’ll be expected to:
1. Hold QTS status
2. Teach all areas of the school curriculum
3. Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
4. Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
5. Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
6. Maintain discipline
7. Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
8. Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
9. Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
10. Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
11. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
12. Regular and varied supply work
13. Competitive rates of pay
14. Potential long-term teaching roles
15. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
16. A network of branches across the UK
17. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
18. Recommend-a-friend scheme
19. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.