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Year 2 Teacher

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 150 - 238 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Year 2 Class Teacher - Central Wakefield

Contract: Full-time, temporary from January 2026 for 1 year.

We are working with a thriving, small two-form-entry primary school in the heart of Wakefield. The school are extremely supportive and are looking for a high quality member of teaching staff to take on the role of Year 2 class teacher.

About the School:

  * Situated centrally in Wakefield, the school benefits from strong community links and a supportive, friendly staff team.

  * The school has a nurturing and stimulating environment, underpinned by values such as respect, kindness and resilience.

  * The curriculum has a huge emphasis on developing a child wholly - academically, socially and emotionally.

  * Class sizes are small which provides excellent opportunities to make a real difference and build strong and meaningful relationships with pupils.

  * The successful applicant will be supported in a school where professional development is valued.

The Role as a Year 2 Teacher you will:

  * Take responsibility for a full class of Year 2 pupils.

  * Plan, deliver and assess engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of all pupils in line with the school’s curriculum.

  * Use effective formative assessment and adapt teaching to support individual progress.

  * Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

  * Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, school leaders and other staff to ensure pupils’ achievement, behaviour and welfare.

  * Support the pastoral care of pupils, modelling and promoting the school’s values.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  * Holds QTS and has experience of teaching in KS1, ideally Year 2.

  * Demonstrates strong classroom management skills and the ability to raise achievement, especially in reading, writing and mathematics.

  * Is committed to inclusion and can adapt provision for a wide range of learners, including those with special educational needs.

  * Embraces the values of the school community and contributes positively to school life both inside and outside the classroom.

  * Is reflective, proactive and keen to collaborate in a smaller school context where flexibility and team-spirit matter.

Application:

If you’re an experienced KS1 teacher who is passionate about making a difference in a small primary school setting, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via the Trust Education and include:

  * A clear statement of your suitability for the role (including your experience in Year 2 or KS1).

  * Up to date CV.

All applications will be considered and interviews may be held on a rolling basis

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