An Outstanding Primary School in Putney is seeking an experienced and inspiring Year 2 Teacher to join a warm, high-achieving KS1 team. This is a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher post with a January 2026 start, offering an opportunity to join a school celebrated for excellent teaching and pastoral care. The successful Year 2 Teacher will begin formal duties in January 2026 and will be supported throughout induction in January 2026 and beyond.

Role summary
The Year 2 Teacher will plan and deliver creative, rigorous lessons that build strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics. As a Year 2 Teacher, you will be part of a year-group that values collaborative planning, reflective practice and high expectations. The Year 2 Teacher will foster independence, reasoning and resilience through structured sequences and engaging projects. From January 2026, the Year 2 Teacher will lead a class of curious learners and contribute to whole-school initiatives across the Spring term.

Key responsibilities 

• The Year 2 Teacher will plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons.
• The Year 2 Teacher will assess progress, use formative feedback and adapt teaching accordingly.
• The Year 2 Teacher will establish strong classroom routines that promote confidence and independence.
• The Year 2 Teacher will liaise with parents, report on progress and participate in school events.
• The Year 2 Teacher will design engaging cross-curricular projects and lead small-group interventions.

Why this Full-Time Year 2 Teacher role is attractive
This Full-Time Year 2 Teacher position starts January 2026 in a school that prioritises staff development and wellbeing. The leadership team provides targeted CPD, mentoring and collaborative planning time so the Year 2 Teacher can grow professionally. The Full-Time contract offers stability and a clear career pathway for the Year 2 Teacher who joins in January 2026, with induction and support running through January 2026 and the spring term.

Candidate profile 
We are looking for a Year 2 Teacher who holds QTS, has recent KS1 experience and demonstrates excellent classroom management. The ideal Year 2 Teacher is reflective, creative, and confident in using assessment to accelerate progress. Experience with phonics, early maths mastery and pupil wellbeing is desirable.

Start & practical information
This Full-Time Year 2 Teacher vacancy begins January 2026. Induction activities will commence in the weeks before January 2026 to ensure the Year 2 Teacher can hit the ground running from January 2026.

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