Year 2 Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Merton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£46,800 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

QTS Key Stage 1 Classroom Management Teaching Planning Assessment EHCPs

FULL DESCRIPTION

Year 2 Teacher

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Early Careers Teacher, ECT Teacher, Key Stage 1 Teacher, Primary Teacher, Qualified Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Unqualified Teacher

Merton

Posted 3 months ago

Year 2 Teacher – Long-Term Role
Location: Merton, South West London
Start Date: After February Half-Term
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (until the end of the academic year)
Salary: £37,870 – £46,800 per annum (Outer London Pay Scale; based on experience)

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Merton is seeking an experienced Year 2 Teacher to join their team on a long-term basis for the remainder of the academic year, starting after February half-term. This role is ideal for a confident, established teacher who is happy to take on full class responsibility and work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Please note: this role is not suitable for ECTs.

The Role:

- Full-time Year 2 class teacherfive days per week
- Class of 30 pupils, supported by a Teaching Assistant
- Pupils include children on support plans and EHCPs
- Full teaching responsibilities, including planning, assessment, and reporting
- Normal teaching hours expected to ensure the role and responsibilities are completed effectively
- Weekly planning meetings with year-group colleagues
- Access to previous planning, adaptable to the cohort and teacher

The Ideal Candidate:

- Holds QTS (essential)
- Has proven experience teaching Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2
- Confident supporting pupils with additional needs, including EHCPs
- Strong classroom management and inclusive teaching practice
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with staff and parents
- Committed, organised, and able to hit the ground running

What the School Offers:

- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- Engaged pupils and families
- Strong leadership and clear expectations
- Access to shared planning and resources
- A well-supported classroom environment with TA support

If this Year 2 long-term role in Merton sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV for consideration.

### Job Features

#### Job Category

Primary

#### Salary

£37,870 – £46,800 per annum (Outer London Pay Scale; based on experience)

#### Year group

KS1

#### Job ID

SMCPRIKS1MER

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