Year 2 Teacher - Welcoming Primary School in Windsor

Job Title: Year 2 Teacher

Location: Windsor, Berkshire (Fringe Area)

School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS (Fringe Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A welcoming primary school in Windsor is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team ASAP. In this pivotal role, you will lead a bright Year 2 class through a vital academic year, building core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while preparing pupils for Key Stage 1 assessments and their upcoming transition into Key Stage 2. You will deliver an engaging, broad-balanced curriculum that inspires confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.

• Utilize systematic synthetic phonics, guided reading, and mastery mathematics approaches to raise pupil attainment and core literacy/numeracy skills.

• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress using formative and summative assessments to guide targeted interventions and stretch high attainers.

• Establish a warm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

• Collaborate with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and pastoral support teams to provide tailored learning support for SEND and EAL pupils.

• Build strong, communicative partnerships with parents and carers to support home learning and pupil development.

Key Requirements

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in Key Stage 1 (experience in Year 2 is highly desirable).

• Thorough understanding of the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum, assessment frameworks, and early reading strategies.

• Strong classroom management, organizational, and interpersonal capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Well-resourced Key Stage 1 classrooms equipped with modern interactive learning technology and outdoor learning areas.

• Highly supportive senior leadership team offering tailored CPD, workload management support, and structured ECT mentorship.

• Great Windsor location easily accessible via major road networks (M4/A332) and local rail links, with free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive Fringe salary scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Year 2 Teacher role at a welcoming primary school in Windsor, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.