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An ambitious Year 2 Teacher is required for a well-resourced Good primary in Teddington. This Full-Time Year 2 Teacher post begins with planning and handover ahead of the January 2026 start; the successful Year 2 Teacher will attend induction in January 2026 and will be classroom-ready from January 2026. The school offers a clear CPD pathway for every Year 2 Teacher, supportive leadership, and a collaborative KS1 team to help the Year 2 Teacher make an immediate impact.
• Year 2 Teacher — Full-Time position with a January 2026 start.
• Year 2 Teacher to join a friendly Good-rated primary in Teddington — January 2026 start.
• Year 2 Teacher to receive induction and mentoring in the weeks around January 2026.
School snapshot
• Good Ofsted-rated primary in Teddington with excellent community links — ideal for a Year 2 Teacher.
• Strong TA support and small-group intervention structures for the Year 2 Teacher.
• A culture of professional learning and coaching for each Year 2 Teacher starting in January 2026.
Year 2 Teacher Responsibilities
The appointed Year 2 Teacher will plan and teach systematic phonics, guided reading and sequenced writing units. The Year 2 Teacher will develop number fluency and problem-solving, use formative assessment to target interventions, and run small-group booster sessions. The Year 2 Teacher will liaise with families, lead termly reports and contribute to enrichment activities. The Year 2 Teacher will also support transition work from Reception into Year 2 in the weeks preceding January 2026 and following the January 2026 start.
Year 2 Teacher Requirements
We seek a reflective Year 2 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent), recent KS1 experience and confident phonics practice. The ideal Year 2 Teacher demonstrates strong classroom management, creativity in pedagogy and the ability to close gaps quickly. The Year 2 Teacher will be expected to take part in induction and CPD starting in January 2026, and to teach full-time as a Year 2 Teacher from January 2026.
Contract & start details
This is a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher post beginning January 2026. The Full-Time Year 2 Teacher will receive structured induction in January 2026, mentoring and ongoing professional development from January 2026 onward. The Full-Time contract provides a stable base for career progression.
To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.