Year 2 Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference NBY2SHR2_1794215839
Closing date December 9, 2026
Location South West London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Year 2 Teacher

  • Location: Roehampton
  • Position: Year 2 Teacher
  • Contract: Full time maternity cover (view to go permanent)
  • Salary: To scale
  • Start Time: ASAP

    • Veritas Education are working with a lovely OFSTED-rated 'Good' primary school in Wandsworth who are looking to appoint a Year 2 teacher for maternity cover from now until the end of the academic year. Interviews and trial days for the Year 2 Teacher position will be taking place as soon as possible. The successful Year 2 Teacher must hold QTS and have previous experience working within primary schools. Working hours for this Year 2 Teacher role are typically 8:15am - 4:00pm, with flexibility available for successful applicants.

    This Year 2 Teacher role is ideal for a passionate and dedicated teacher who is committed to making a real difference to pupil's progress throughout the academic year, taking on a classroom with all the planning prepared for them until summer and potential to join a thriving school environment permanently in September.

    As a Year 2 Teacher, you will be joining a highly talented and supportive team of staff, governors, and families who make the school a very special place to be. The school's vision is simple: to learn, create and grow together. This ethos is reflected through their strong focus on learning, creativity, and commitment to the health and well being of the whole school community.

    Key Responsibilities for the Year 2 Teacher:

  • Deliver targeted sessions for the Year 2 classroom as teacher.
  • Support pupils in achieving their learning goals in core subjects
  • Develop and implement tailored lesson plans and strategies to meet individual learning needs
  • Track and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to staff and parents where appropriate
  • Help build pupil's confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning
  • Work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to ensure intervention support is effective

    • To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher role, you will:

  • Absolutely hold QTS, this is essential
  • Have strong teaching experience within a primary school setting
  • Have high expectations for learning and behaviour
  • Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Be able to engage and motivate pupils, fostering a positive learning environment
  • Have previous experience as an Intervention Teacher or delivering targeted interventions (desirable but not essential)

    • ECTs, experienced teachers, and international teachers with QTS are all encouraged to apply for this Intervention Teacher opportunity.

    If you would like to be considered for this Year 2 Teacher opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible. Successful applicants will be contacted with full details about the Year 2 Teacher role and the school.

    Alternatively, please call 0203 026 6150 and ask to speak with one of our consultants about this Year 2 Teacher vacancy.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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