Year 2 Primary Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Merton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£50,288 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

KS1 curriculum Classroom management Lesson planning Pupil assessment Communication skills SEND experience Early years education

FULL DESCRIPTION

Role: Year 2 Primary Teacher

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is working in partnership with a vibrant, 3-form entry Primary School in Merton, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The school is seeking a dedicated and experienced Year 2 Class Teacher for a long-term position beginning in September 2025 and running through to July 2026.

Role: Year 2 Primary Teacher

Start Date: September 2025
End Date: July 2026 (39-week, term-time only contract)
Salary: £38,766 – £50,288 per annum – *Outer London Pay Scale*
Location: Merton – South-West London

[Employer hidden] is working in partnership with a vibrant, 3-form entry Primary School in Merton, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The school is seeking a dedicated and experienced Year 2 Class Teacher for a long-term position beginning in September 2025 and running through to July 2026.

This is a Key Stage 1 role, and candidates must have prior experience teaching in Year 1. The role is not suitable for ECTs, as the school is specifically seeking a confident practitioner who can hit the ground running and support pupils with the foundational learning needed for the transition from Year 1 to Year 2.

As a Primary Teacher, responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
  • Tracking pupil progress and preparing assessments and reports
  • Supporting children’s development both academically and socially
  • Collaborating with staff, parents, and external agencies where required
  • Contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
  • Proven experience teaching in Year 1 and/or Year 2
  • Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
  • Experience working with pupils with SEND and EHCPs is desirable
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills
  • Committed, reliable, and passionate about early years education

About Us [Employer hidden]: is led by a team of elite Education Recruiters supporting Primary, Secondary, SEN, FE, and HE settings across London, the Home Counties, and internationally. We deliver a highly professional, solutions-based service tailored to each school and candidate.

Job Type

  • Full-time
  • Fixed-term contract (with potential to become permanent)
  • Temp to perm

Benefits

  • Free or discounted meals
  • On-site parking
  • Excellent transport links
  • Relocation assistance

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Term-time only
  • No weekends

Additional Info

  • Location: Merton (must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before the start date)
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (required)
  • Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
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