A forward-thinking Good primary in Birmingham is seeking a passionate and skilled Year 2 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. This Year 2 Teacher role is pivotal: the Year 2 Teacher will secure early reading and number fluency close gaps and ensure pupils are ready for the wider challenges of Key Stage 2. The successful Year 2 Teacher will engage in planning before the January 2026 start attend induction in January 2026 and begin teaching from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher.
This school places emphasis on high-quality first teaching. The Year 2 Teacher will lead daily phonics guided reading and well-sequenced writing units using assessment to deliver targeted interventions. The Year 2 Teacher will join a collaborative KS1 team and will be supported by teaching assistants and phase leaders from January 2026. As the Year 2 Teacher you will take part in moderation and curriculum review in the weeks leading up to January 2026 and in the term after January 2026.
Typical responsibilities for the Year 2 Teacher
Plan and deliver ambitious lessons in reading writing and mathematics as the Year 2 Teacher.
Use formative assessment to identify gaps and run effective small-group interventions as the Year 2 Teacher.
Communicate progress to parents and lead termly assessment meetings as the Year 2 Teacher.
Support transition work to Year 3 and contribute to whole-school initiatives as the Year 2 Teacher.
Candidate profile Year 2 Teacher
We are seeking a Year 2 Teacher with QTS proven KS1 experience and strong phonics knowledge. The ideal Year 2 Teacher will be resilient creative and committed to inclusive practice. The Year 2 Teacher should be ready to begin preparation prior to January 2026 attend induction in January 2026 and teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher. The school provides a clear CPD pathway and mentoring to help the Year 2 Teacher grow into subject leadership if desired after January 2026.
Impact & development
This Full-Time Year 2 Teacher vacancy starting January 2026 is a fantastic chance to join a school where the Year 2 Teacher can make a measurable difference to pupils foundations in literacy and numeracy. If you are a committed Year 2 Teacher available for a January 2026 start we encourage your application.
To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher position please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
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