Year 2 Class Teacher

Year 2 Class Teacher – Primary School (KS1) Location: Barnet, London Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum (M1 – U3) Job Type: Full Time, Temporary | Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3. Teach Now is recruiting an experienced Year 2 Class Teacher for a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Barnet, North London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, supportive school community with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development, and high-quality teaching and learning. About the School This is a vibrant, inclusive primary school with approximately 400+ pupils, known for its supportive leadership team, collaborative staff culture, and engaged learners. The school is recognised locally as a Good Practice Hub, sharing expertise across the borough, and places a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour. Staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised, with a culture that promotes work-life balance, flexibility, and professional growth. The Role As a Year 2 Class Teacher, you will: • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum • Support pupils academic, social, and emotional development • Prepare pupils effectively for end-of-Key Stage 1 expectations • Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and leadership • Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, adapting teaching accordingly • Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment What Were Looking For • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential • Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (KS1), ideally Year 2 • Strong understanding of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks • Excellent classroom management and organisational skills • A proactive, reflective approach to teaching and learning • Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment Why Apply? This school offers a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Youll be part of a friendly team with approachable leadership, regular feedback, and a strong focus on professional development. • Supportive culture: Friendly, team-oriented staff with regular social events and an open-door leadership approach • Professional growth: Access to experienced mentors, headteacher-led coaching, and structured CPD opportunities • Work-life balance: Flexible PPA (including the option to work from home), streamlined marking, and minimal meetings • Strong classroom support: Dedicated Teaching Assistant support and well-planned schemes of work to reduce workload Alongside a competitive salary paid to scale, youll also benefit from holiday pay, sick pay, and free on-site parking. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance