Year 2 Teacher Job - 1 year contract
26 days ago
Birmingham
Year 2 Teacher Location: South Birmingham Contract: Full-time, 1-year maternity cover, 5 days per week Pay: Paid to scale (MPS) Start: 13th April 2026 Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and community-focused school? A well-established primary setting in South Birmingham is seeking a committed class teacher to join their team from Easter for a 12-month maternity contract.Your new companySituated in a friendly residential area on the southern edge of Birmingham, this school is known for its warm, inclusive ethos and strong community links. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. Recent Ofsted findings highlight a positive culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, with pupils described as polite, respectful, and eager to learn. Your new roleYou will take full responsibility for a year 2 class within the primary phase, delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that support pupils' academic and personal development. You will work collaboratively with a supportive staff team who share a commitment to raising standards and providing a rich, well-balanced curriculum. You will: • Plan and deliver creative, well-structured lessons in line with the school's curriculum, • Assess, track, and report on pupil progress, • Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment, • Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Experience teaching within KS1, ideally in Year 2, • Strong classroom management and organisational skills, • A passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing, • A full-time role in a welcoming, community-driven school, • Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues, • Paid to scale in line with your experience Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk