Year 2 Class Teacher - Islington

Year 2 Class Teacher – Islington Primary School – June – July 2025

• KS2 (Year 2) Class Teacher
• Full-time, Short Term
• From June 2025 – July 2025 (Summer 2) – after May half term
• £200+ per day, depending on experience
• Not suitable for ECTs, MPS3+ teachers welcome to apply
• Islington, North London

At Clarus Education, we are working with a Primary School based in Islington who are looking for a Qualified Primary Teacher, who can teach in a Year 2 Class from after May half term up until the end of the academic year, to cover a maternity leave position.

If you’re interested, then do not delay in applying!

We are looking for a class teacher who:

• Is an excellent practitioner with a creative approach
• Is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning
• Has high expectations, vision and motivation to inspire and challenge children
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is a good team member

Qualifications

• DfE Qualified Teacher status
• Evidence of commitment to further professional development

Experience

 The Year 2 Class Teacher should have experience of:

• Teaching or having placements in at least one area: Foundation Stage, Key Stage One or Key Stage Two

Knowledge and understanding

The Class Teacher should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation, learning strategies and intervention support)
• Statutory requirements at the appropriate phase or key stage
• The monitoring, assessment (formative and summative), recording and reporting of pupils’ progress
• The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection
• The positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders
• Effective teaching and learning styles
• In addition, the Class Teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of: the preparation and administration of statutory assessment requirements

Skills

The Year 2 Class Teacher will be able to:

• Promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale
• Develop good personal relationships within a team contributing to wider school life
• Establish and develop effective relationships with parents, governors
• In addition, the Class Teacher might also be able to: develop strategies for creating community links. the community; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences; and create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment with excellent behaviour management

Personal characteristics

• Approachable
• Committed
• Empathetic
• Enthusiastic
• Organised
• Patient
• Resourceful and creative
• Flexible

Apply today to be considered for this Year 2 Class Teacher role!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Year 2 Class Teacher – Islington Primary School – June-July 2025