Year 2 Teacher — Independent School — Birmingham — January 2026 Start
Are you an experienced Year 2 Teacher looking for a rewarding Full-Time Year 2 Teacher role from January 2026? An excellent Independent School in Birmingham seeks a confident Year 2 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time contract beginning January 2026.
*** Year 2 Teacher Birmingham
*** Year 2 Teacher January 2026 Start
*** Year 2 Teacher Full-Time position
The school and role — summary
This well-established Independent School prides itself on small classes, bespoke curriculum design and robust pastoral care. The Year 2 Teacher
will begin planning and collaborative moderation sessions before January 2026, take part in a detailed induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher. The Year 2 Teacher will deliver high-quality phonics, guided reading and mathematics mastery and will enjoy close professional support and ongoing CPD starting in January 2026.
Key responsibilities — Year 2 Teacher: plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons; lead daily phonics and guided reading sessions as the Year 2 Teacher; assess and track progress; run targeted interventions; liaise with families; contribute to enrichment activities. The Year 2 Teacher will model exemplary practice and will be supported by teaching assistants and phase leaders.
Person specification — Year 2 Teacher: QTS (or equivalent), recent KS1 classroom success, excellent phonics practice and a creative approach to teaching. We want a Year 2 Teacher who is reflective, calm and ambitious for children’s progress. The Year 2 Teacher should be ready to start pre-term planning and induction in the lead-up to January 2026, and then teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 2 Teacher.
Why apply? As the Full-Time Year 2 Teacher at this Independent School you’ll access mentor-led coaching, bespoke CPD, and generous resources. The school values staff wellbeing and provides protected planning time for the Year 2 Teacher. Induction begins January 2026 and the Year 2 Teacher will be fully in-class from January 2026.
To be considered for this Year 2 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
- Locations
- Birmingham, West Midlands
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