Year 2 Teacher | Bedford | January 2026
Are you an experienced Year 2 Teacher seeking a KS1 post from January 2026? Would you like to join a well-resourced primary in Bedford that values high standards, phonics progression and strong pastoral care?
We are recruiting a Year 2 Teacher for a popular Bedford primary. The Year 2 Teacher will plan and deliver a sequenced curriculum that secures reading, writing and mathematics outcomes, lead phonics and guided-reading sessions, and design targeted interventions to meet identified needs. This Year 2 Teacher role begins January 2026, with induction and handover scheduled before January 2026 to ensure the Year 2 Teacher is ready for the spring term.
Position details
- Role: Year 2 Teacher — Bedford
- Start date: January 2026
- Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About the role
The Year 2 Teacher will create differentiated daily lessons, deliver high-quality phonics teaching, run small-group tuition and maintain accurate assessment records. The Year 2 Teacher will support transition into KS2 and liaise with parents to share progress and next steps. Working in Bedford, the Year 2 Teacher will benefit from collaborative planning time, structured CPD and a strong support network.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver sequenced Year 2 lessons with clear progression and purposeful differentiation.
- Lead phonics, guided-reading and targeted maths sessions to secure Year 2 outcomes.
- Design and run interventions, track impact and adjust programmes to accelerate progress.
- Contribute to year-group moderation, data reviews and cross-year transition planning in Bedford.
- Maintain constructive communication with families and contribute to reporting cycles.
Person specification
- Qualified teacher with demonstrated KS1 experience and successful Year 2 outcomes.
- Secure phonics expertise, strong assessment literacy and confident classroom management.
- Collaborative, organised and ready to start January 2026 in Bedford.
To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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