Year 2 Teacher
Job description
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Are you a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity within a nurturing and forward-thinking primary school to start September? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded co-educational primary school in Lewisham, for a Year 2 Teacher to join the team on a full-time maternity cover basis, starting September 2026.
About the School
The school is a welcoming and inclusive community, known for its strong focus on academic excellence, wellbeing, and personal development. As part of a wider trust, the school benefits from high standards, excellent support, and a shared commitment to creating an outstanding learning environment.
Their unique "Hearts and Minds" curriculum prioritises academic, social and emotional development, ensuring that children not only achieve but thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on mental health, mindfulness, and enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
The school values:
- A nurturing, supportive environment
- High expectations and strong academic standards
- Holistic child development through wellbeing and mindfulness
- A rich and diverse curriculum, with a focus on first-hand learning experiences
What the school offers:
- A broad range of extracurricular activities
- Well-being and sports weeks
- Whole school charity fundraising events as part of the Hearts and Minds project
- Sustainability week and other creative learning initiatives
The Role - Year 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Lewisham
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Year 2 teacher who can deliver high-quality teaching and support the school's ethos and values. This is a full-time, maternity cover position, starting in September 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons in line with the school's curriculum
- Support the social and emotional development of pupils
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and learning
- Promote wellbeing and mindfulness across the classroom
- Collaborate with staff to ensure a consistent and inclusive learning environment
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold QTS (or equivalent)
- Have proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1
- Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- Be committed to holistic child development and wellbeing
- Be confident delivering creative, hands-on learning experiences
- Be enthusiastic, adaptable and a strong team player
- Able to commute to Lewisham
Location: Lewisham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, maternity cover
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the Year 2 position
📊 Quantify your Key Stage 1 experience: 'Taught 28 Year 2 pupils, achieving 95% phonics pass rate'
🌐 Emphasise wellbeing and mindfulness experience to match their Hearts and Minds curriculum focus
🎯 Showcase creative, hands-on learning examples as the school prioritises first-hand experiences
🤝 Demonstrate collaboration skills as they value working within their trust structure
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- •Delivered Hearts and Minds style curriculum to 28 Year 2 pupils, achieving 92% phonics screening pass rate through creative, hands-on learning approaches
- •Implemented daily mindfulness sessions for Key Stage 1 classes, resulting in 15% reduction in behavioural incidents and improved classroom focus
- •Collaborated with 6 teaching staff to develop wellbeing-focused lesson plans, supporting holistic development across 180 primary pupils
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Year 2 Teacher position at your co-educational primary school in Lewisham. With my QTS qualification and proven Key Stage 1 experience, I am particularly drawn to your Hearts and Minds curriculum approach that prioritises both academic excellence and wellbeing development.
My background in primary education includes extensive experience delivering creative, hands-on learning experiences that align perfectly with your school's focus on first-hand learning. I have successfully integrated mindfulness and wellbeing practices into daily classroom routines whilst maintaining high academic standards.
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Technical
- ›How would you plan a creative, hands-on lesson for Year 2 pupils learning about habitats?
- ›Describe your approach to assessing Year 2 pupils' progress in reading and writing
- ›How do you incorporate wellbeing and mindfulness into your daily classroom routine?
- ›What strategies do you use for effective behaviour management with 6-7 year olds?
- ›How would you adapt lessons for different learning needs within a Year 2 class?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a challenging classroom situation
- ›Describe how you've collaborated with colleagues to improve pupil outcomes
- ›Give an example of how you've supported a child's social and emotional development
- ›How do you handle working under pressure, particularly during assessment periods?
- ›Describe a time when you went above and beyond to engage reluctant learners
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Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a challenging classroom situation
Describe how you've collaborated with colleagues to improve pupil outcomes