Year 2 Teacher — Outstanding School — Southwark — January...

Are you an experienced and creative Year 2 Teacher looking for a fresh challenge in a highly supportive environment from January 2026? This Outstanding primary in Southwark is recruiting a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher to join a strong KS1 team. The Year 2 Teacher will start planning immediately and be fully in post from January 2026 , supported by a thoughtful induction programme beginning in the weeks before January 2026 .

The successful Year 2 Teacher will deliver inspiring, well-sequenced lessons that develop reading, writing and number fluency. As a Year 2 Teacher you will create a classroom climate where curiosity and resilience flourish. The Year 2 Teacher will use high-quality formative assessment, run targeted interventions and lead small-group work. This Full-Time Year 2 Teacher role offers scope to build pupils’ vocabulary, deepen comprehension and develop independent writers across the spring term that begins January 2026 .

Why this Year 2 Teacher post matters: the school has a vibrant curriculum, strong pastoral care and an experienced leadership team who prioritise staff development. The Year 2 Teacher will be part of a collaborative year team, sharing planning and assessment materials, and will have regular coaching sessions to support impact. This is a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher post with clear progression pathways and regular CPD from January 2026 . The school values imaginative teaching and rewards classroom innovation — the Year 2 Teacher will be encouraged to develop cross-curricular projects that run from January 2026 into the summer term.

Key accountabilities for the Year 2 Teacher : plan and deliver differentiated Year 2 lessons; teach systematic phonics and guided reading; track progress and report to parents; contribute to enrichment and extra-curricular provision. This Year 2 Teacher role starts January 2026 , includes full induction in January 2026 , and is offered as a permanent Full-Time appointment. If you are a reflective and ambitious Year 2 Teacher ready to join an Outstanding Southwark school in January 2026 , we’d love to hear from you.

To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.