Job Title: Year 2 Teacher
Location: Slough, Berkshire
School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS / UPS (Fringe Area Pay Scale)
Role Overview
A caring and inclusive primary school in Slough is seeking a passionate, inspiring, and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team ASAP. In this pivotal role, you will lead a vibrant Year 2 class, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment that prepares pupils for Key Stage 1 statutory assessments (SATS) and their eventual transition to Key Stage 2. You will deliver an engaging, broad-based curriculum that fosters literacy, numeracy, 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 tailored to the needs of a diverse Year 2 class.
- Prepare pupils effectively for Key Stage 1 assessments and moderation, tracking individual progress across reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Create an inclusive classroom culture where high expectations, positive behavior management, and pupil wellbeing are prioritized.
- Collaborate closely with the Key Stage 1 team, SENCO, and teaching assistants to provide targeted support for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.
- Maintain open, positive communication with parents and carers to support pupil development and home-school engagement.
Key Requirements
- Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- Proven experience teaching within Key Stage 1, with a strong understanding of the Year 2 curriculum and assessment framework.
- Strong proficiency in early literacy approaches (e.g., systematic synthetic phonics like Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle).
- Excellent classroom management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
- Welcoming, supportive staff body with an encouraging senior leadership team committed to teacher wellbeing and workload reduction.
- Extensive continuous professional development (CPD) programs and tailored mentoring support for ECTs.
- Excellent Slough location with rapid transport links (including Elizabeth Line connections) and free on-site staff parking.
- Competitive Fringe area salary on the MPS/UPS scale and Teachers' Pension Scheme enrollment.
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