Job Description

Primary Teacher - Year 2
Location: Inner South East London (Southwark)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full time, to July 2026 (potential to go permanent from September 2026)
Pay: Paid to scale - M3-M6 (daily rate equivalent £226.85-£268.21)

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and vibrant Southwark primary school? We are seeking a confident and committed Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming school community from January 2026, continuing through to the end of the academic year. For the right candidate, there is a strong possibility of a permanent contract from September 2026.

About the Role

  • Full class teaching responsibilities in a Year 2 class

  • Planning, teaching and assessment in line with the national curriculum

  • Working closely with phase colleagues and senior leaders

  • Contributing to the wider school community and attending relevant meetings

  • Delivering high-quality teaching and maintaining excellent classroom practice

  • Full responsibilities included - therefore paid to scale

About the School

  • Located in the inner south east London borough of Southwark

  • Supportive leadership and a friendly, collaborative staff team

  • Well-resourced classrooms and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and progress

  • Excellent behaviour and engaged learners

  • The school can organise trials/observations as soon as possible

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Ideally completed induction and working at M3-M6

  • Strong teaching practice with evidence of good to outstanding classroom delivery

  • Positive, proactive and committed to raising standards

  • Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Pay to Scale

  • Main Pay Scale M3-M6

  • Daily rate: £226.85 - £268.21 (paid to scale based on experience)

If you are an experienced primary teacher seeking a new challenge from January and would love to join a warm and supportive Southwark school, then get in touch with us.

Apply now - the primary school is keen to interview/trial now so get in touch today!