Year 2 Teacher – Nurturing School in Windsor

Job Title: Year 2 Teacher

Location: Windsor Berkshire

School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS (Fringe Area Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A nurturing primary school in Windsor is seeking an inspiring enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team this key role you will lead a bright Year 2 class establishing a supportive and stimulating learning environment that prepares pupils for Key Stage 1 statutory assessments (SATs) and eases their eventual transition into Key Stage 2. You will deliver a well-rounded creative curriculum that builds strong literacy numeracy and independent learning skills. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan prepare and deliver high-quality differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of all pupils within a diverse Year 2 classroom.

• Prepare pupils effectively for Key Stage 1 assessments and moderation tracking individual progress in reading writing and mathematics.

• Maintain a positive inclusive classroom environment focused on emotional wellbeing high expectations and constructive behaviour management.

• Work collaboratively with Key Stage 1 colleagues teaching assistants and the SENCO to implement effective interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.

• Build strong communicative relationships with parents and carers to foster active home-school engagement.

Key Requirements

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement history within Key Stage 1 with sound knowledge of the Year 2 curriculum and assessment framework.

• Proficiency in early reading and systematic synthetic phonics programs (e.g. Read Write Inc. Little Wandle or Sounds-Write).

• Strong classroom management organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Welcoming school community set in a picturesque Windsor location with modern well-resourced classroom environments.

• Supportive senior leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing workload reduction and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Great transport connections across Berkshire and the Thames Valley plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive Fringe area salary scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Year 2 Teacher role at a nurturing primary school in Windsor starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.