Are you an experienced Year 2 Teacher seeking a KS1 post from January 2026? Would you like to join a well-resourced primary in Bedford that values high standards, phonics progression and strong pastoral care? We are recruiting a Year 2 Teacher for a popular Bedford primary. The Year 2 Teacher will plan and deliver a sequenced curriculum that secures reading, writing and mathematics outcomes, lead phonics and guided-reading sessions, and design targeted interventions to meet identified needs. This Year 2 Teacher role begins January 2026, with induction and handover scheduled before January 2026 to ensure the Year 2 Teacher is ready for the spring term. Position details Role: Year 2 Teacher — Bedford Start date: January 2026 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time About the role The Year 2 Teacher will create differentiated daily lessons, deliver high-quality phonics teaching, run small-group tuition and maintain accurate assessment records. The Year 2 Teacher will support transition into KS2 and liaise with parents to share progress and next steps. Working in Bedford, the Year 2 Teacher will benefit from collaborative planning time, structured CPD and a strong support network. Key responsibilities Deliver sequenced Year 2 lessons with clear progression and purposeful differentiation. Lead phonics, guided-reading and targeted maths sessions to secure Year 2 outcomes. Design and run interventions, track impact and adjust programmes to accelerate progress. Contribute to year-group moderation, data reviews and cross-year transition planning in Bedford. Maintain constructive communication with families and contribute to reporting cycles. Person specification Qualified teacher with demonstrated KS1 experience and successful Year 2 outcomes. Secure phonics expertise, strong assessment literacy and confident classroom management. Collaborative, organised and ready to start January 2026 in Bedford. To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.