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About The Role
The Education Network Birmingham seeks a Year 2 Teacher for a primary school in Wolverhampton. This full-time contract runs from January 2027 to July 2027, with a salary between £34,069 and £46,940 per annum, aligned to MPS1–MPS6. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for a Year 2 class, planning, delivering and marking lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum. Key skills include strong classroom management, accurate assessment, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. Applicants should hold qualified teacher status and demonstrate a commitment to helping every child achieve excellent academic progress within a supportive learning environment.
Year 2 Teacher – Primary School – Wolverhampton
MPS1 – MPS6 | January 2027 – July 2027 | Full-Time
Are you a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Teacher looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in Wolverhampton? This exciting position at a friendly primary school offers the chance to take full responsibility for your own Year 2 class, delivering engaging lessons and helping pupils develop the essential skills they need to succeed throughout their education.
We are working with a primary school in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint a committed Year 2 Teacher from January 2027 until July 2027. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and marking lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum, ensuring pupils make excellent academic progress in a positive and supportive learning environment.
This opportunity is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced primary teachers who are confident delivering the KS1 curriculum.
Year 2 Teacher – Role Overview
- Position: Year 2 Teacher
- Location: Wolverhampton
- Salary: MPS1 – MPS6
- Start Date: January 2027
- End Date: July 2027
- School: Primary School
- Key Stage: KS1 – Year 2
- Responsibilities: Full classroom teaching, planning, marking and pupil assessment
Your Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
- Take full responsibility for your Year 2 class, maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour.
- Assess, mark and monitor pupils' work, providing constructive feedback to support academic progress.
- Deliver effective phonics, reading, writing and mathematics lessons to strengthen core skills.
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and learning requirements.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages independence and confidence.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders to support pupil development.
- Maintain accurate assessment records and communicate effectively with parents and carers.
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The Ideal Year 2 Teacher
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- Previous experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 2, is desirable.
- A strong understanding of the primary National Curriculum and effective assessment strategies.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to establish clear routines.
- Confidence planning, delivering and assessing lessons independently.
- A creative and adaptable approach to teaching pupils with varying learning needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- A genuine commitment to raising attainment and supporting children's academic and personal development.
Why Apply for This Year 2 Teacher Role?
- Take full responsibility for your own Year 2 class from January to July 2027.
- Receive a competitive salary on the MPS1 – MPS6 scale, dependent on experience.
- Develop your teaching practice while delivering the full KS1 curriculum.
- Support pupils as they strengthen their core academic skills and prepare for the transition into Key Stage 2.
- Work collaboratively with primary education professionals and contribute to the wider school community.
- Gain a valuable long-term teaching opportunity for the remainder of the academic year.
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If you are a qualified primary teacher looking for a new challenge in January 2027, this Year 2 Teacher position in Wolverhampton could be an excellent next step in your teaching career.
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity and help your Year 2 pupils finish the academic year with confidence, enthusiasm and strong foundations for future learning.
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of Qualified Teacher Status.
The Education Network Offer
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
- The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters.
- Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
- An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
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