Year 2 Teacher
Hours of Work: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Term Time
Pay: £160-£210 per day
Location: Barnet
Job Type: Full Time, Long Term
About the role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing, and creative Year 2 Teacher to join a warm and welcoming Jewish primary school in Barnet. You will be teaching a well-behaved and motivated class of Year 2 students, supported by a dedicated Teaching Assistant to help ensure each child thrives. Twinkl planning is used collaboratively across phases, helping streamline your workload and allow time for creativity in delivering lessons tailored to individual needs.
This school fosters a child-led approach to learning, where teachers can adapt lessons to support the needs and interests of each student. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and imaginative teacher who thrives in a close-knit, community-oriented school environment.
About the school:
Our client school is a 1-form entry Jewish primary that truly feels like a family. With a strong sense of community and parents deeply engaged in school life, you’ll feel supported and valued every step of the way. The school emphasizes teacher wellbeing as a priority, offering a unique 20% non-contact time each week. This non-contact time can be spent off-site – whether at the gym, a local coffee shop, or even from home – empowering teachers to recharge and focus on their planning and marking effectively.
The school boasts a warm, inclusive atmosphere and places great importance on creativity, nurturing relationships, and personalized learning. You will be joining a friendly and collaborative team of teachers and support staff who plan together and share ideas, creating a truly supportive environment for all.
Application Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience or strong understanding of teaching KS1.
• A nurturing, creative, and adaptable teaching style.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons to Year 2 pupils.
• Foster a nurturing and supportive classroom environment tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and phase colleagues to enhance student learning.
• Support the child-led ethos by adapting lesson plans to engage and challenge learners.
• Communicate effectively with parents, promoting strong home-school partnerships.
Perks and Benefits:
• 20% non-contact time each week, which can be spent off-site (gym, coffee shop, home – your choice!).
• A supportive school community that prioritises teacher wellbeing and creativity.
• A collaborative planning approach with Twinkl resources to streamline workload.
• Dedicated Teaching Assistant support in your class.
• A real sense of belonging in a close-knit, community-focused school where each child and teacher is valued.
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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