Year 2 Teacher

Job Description

Are you an experienced and motivated KS1 Teacher looking for a full-time role where you can make a real difference?

Flourish Education are working in partnership with a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Halesowen, who are seeking a dedicated Year 2 Class Teacher to join their team from Easter until the end of the academic year.

This full-time position includes full class teacher responsibilities and offers the potential to become a permanent role from September for the right candidate. The school is looking for a confident and experienced Key Stage 1 practitioner who can quickly establish strong routines, deliver high-quality teaching, and drive pupil progress through the summer term.

As a two-form entry school, you will work alongside a parallel Year 2 teacher, allowing for shared planning, collaboration and consistent practice across the year group. The leadership team is supportive and committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

As a Year 2 Class Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

  • Taking full responsibility for a Year 2 class, including planning, preparation, marking and assessment.

  • Delivering engaging and challenging lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

  • Using assessment effectively to track progress and identify next steps for learning.

  • Differentiating work to meet the needs of all learners, including those requiring additional support or challenge.

  • Creating a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

  • Working collaboratively with the parallel Year 2 teacher to ensure consistency in planning and assessment.

  • Preparing pupils effectively for the transition into  Key Stage 2.

  • Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

  • Contributing to staff meetings, school events and the wider life of the school.


Required Skills and Experience for this Year 2 Class Teacher role:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Proven experience teaching within Key Stage 1.

  • A secure understanding of the KS1 curriculum and assessment requirements.

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

  • The ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons that promote progress for all pupils.

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.

  • A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.

  • A minimum of two excellent professional references.


Working as a Year 2 Teacher for Flourish Education you will receive excellent benefits including:

  • A competitive salary of up to £223.62 per day which equates to £43,605 based on working 5 days a week for the full school year (M1–M6 Paid to scale).

  • Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.

  • Pension Contributions.

  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.

  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

  • Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in.

  • Free ongoing CPD opportunities.


This Year 2 Teacher role is based in Halesowen and has good transport links from Cradley Heath, Stourbridge, Rowley Regis and the surrounding areas. For those travelling by car, on-site parking is available.

If you are interested in this Year 2 Teacher role, please get in touch with today!

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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.
























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