Year 2 Teacher

We are recruiting for a Year 2 Teacher to work in a First School based in Redditch. This Year 2 Teacher role will involve taking full classroom responsibility for a Year 2 class, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons, and ensuring pupils are supported, motivated, and making good progress with their learning.

The role will involve planning and delivering lessons across the Year 2 curriculum, assessing pupils' progress, marking work, and providing appropriate feedback to support learning and development. The successful Year 2 Teacher will be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment, managing behaviour effectively, and working closely with parents, carers, and other members of staff to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.

This role is full-time, starting in January and continuing until the end of the academic year. ECTs are encouraged to apply, and the school will welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers looking to develop their teaching career.

As a Year 2 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the Year 2 curriculum.

• Creating and adapting lesson plans and resources to meet pupils' individual learning needs.

• Assessing, monitoring, and recording pupils' progress and attainment.

• Identifying pupils who may require additional support or challenge and adapting teaching accordingly.

• Preparing pupils for the transition from Key Stage 1 into the next stage of their education.

• Maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting positive attitudes towards learning.

• Attending parents' evenings and communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding pupils' progress and development.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and the wider school team.

• Ensuring a strong focus on safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be successful in this Year 2 Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or be due to achieve QTS.

• ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

• Previous experience teaching within a primary or first school setting.

• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.

• A good understanding of the primary school curriculum and Year 2 learning expectations.

• Strong assessment and marking skills, with the ability to monitor and support pupil progress.

• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.

• A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching and meeting individual learning needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.

• The confidence to take full responsibility for a class, including planning, preparation, assessment, and reporting.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.

• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as a Year 2 Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £120 to £150, based on previous pay scale and experience.

• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.

• Pension Contributions.

• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This Year 2 Teacher position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Bromsgrove, Studley, and South Birmingham. The First School offers good transport links and convenient access for local commuters.

Apply now to become a Year 2 Teacher and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.




INDGL