Are you a thoughtful and imaginative Key Stage 1 practitioner with a passion for building strong foundations? A well-respected, two-form entry primary school in central Bedford is looking for an experienced or early career Year 2 Teacher to join their team from September 2025.
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Salary: MPS – UPS
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
This is a school that believes children learn best when they feel safe, supported and inspired. The Year 2 team is known for its creative approaches to learning and strong teamwork, supported by an SLT who prioritise staff wellbeing and reasonable workload. With robust phonics programmes, well-sequenced maths provision, and experienced teaching assistants in each class, you’ll be empowered to deliver exciting, purposeful lessons that close gaps and accelerate progress.
Classrooms are well-resourced and behaviour is calm and consistent across the school. Pupils are motivated and reflective, with strong parental support. The curriculum embraces topic-based learning, and there is space for trips, performances and outdoor exploration.
The school is looking for someone who:
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Builds strong routines with warmth and clarity
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Teaches with creativity, pace and purpose
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Brings energy to core subjects and loves cross-curricular learning
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Reflects on practice and values collaboration
Apply now to teach in a school that celebrates both rigour and imagination - where every child is known and every teacher is supported to thrive