Year 2 Teacher

Your next teaching role could be closer than you think. We’re working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Redbridge looking for enthusiastic and committed Year 2 Teachers who can help children finish Key Stage 1 with confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Year 2 is an exciting year of growth, where children become more independent, build on their core skills, and prepare for the next stage of their education. If you enjoy helping pupils realise just how much they're capable of, we'd love to hear from you. Every Year 2 class is different, every school has its own personality, but they all share the same goal, giving children the knowledge, confidence, and resilience they need to take the next step into Key Stage 2. If you're someone who can create engaging lessons, build strong relationships, and support every child to achieve their best, this could be your perfect next move. What you'll be doing: • Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum • Supporting pupils as they develop confidence across reading, writing, maths, and the wider curriculum • Preparing children for the end of Key Stage 1 with a balanced, child-centred approach • Creating a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and motivated • Adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND and EAL • Monitoring progress through ongoing assessment and using this to inform future learning • Working closely with Teaching Assistants, colleagues, and parents to support every child's development • Managing behaviour with consistency, encouragement, and clear expectations • Contributing to the wider school community and upholding safeguarding at all times What we're looking for: The right fit for this role will be someone who: • Holds UK QTS • Has recent experience teaching in a UK primary school, ideally within Key Stage 1 • Has a strong understanding of the Year 2 curriculum and end of Key Stage 1 expectations • Creates engaging lessons that challenge and inspire every learner • Builds positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues • Brings enthusiasm, organisation, and a supportive approach to the classroom Why work with Protocol Education? We keep it simple. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you're looking for. You'll benefit from: • Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies • FREE access to our CPD Academy • Personalised support from a dedicated consultant • Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings • A smooth, straightforward registration process • A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you Find a role that genuinely fits you. Send your CV to and let's find the right Year 2 classroom for you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.