Year 2 Teacher - Brent

A popular primary school in Brent is recruiting an energetic and reflective Year 2 Teacher to join their KS1 team from January 2026. This Year 2 Teacher role in Brent will start January 2026, with a full handover and induction scheduled before January 2026 to ensure the Year 2 Teacher is ready and confident for the spring term. The successful Year 2 Teacher will plan high-quality phonics, reading and writing sequences, lead daily guided-reading groups and deliver targeted small-group tuition to accelerate progress.

• Year 2 Teacher required for a full-time KS1 position
• Year 2 Teacher required to work within a supportive primary school in Brent
• Year 2 Teacher to join a well-resourced KS1 phase delivering strong phonics and early literacy

The Year 2 Teacher will be responsible for designing engaging lessons that secure early literacy and number fluency. The Year 2 Teacher will use assessment to identify next steps, differentiate effectively and work with teaching assistants to provide scaffolded learning. This Brent-based Year 2 Teacher post offers strong CPD, collaborative planning time and supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver progressive Year 2 Teacher-led lessons that develop phonics, reading, writing and number sense.

• Lead daily phonics and guided-reading sessions and run small-group interventions to close gaps.

• Use assessment to set precise next steps and track Year 2 cohort progress across Brent.

• Prepare resources and scaffold learning in partnership with teaching assistants.

• Communicate learning targets and progress with families and colleagues in Brent.

Person specification

• Qualified Teacher Status with recent KS1 experience and proven Year 2 outcomes.

• Secure phonics knowledge, assessment literacy and confident classroom routines.

• Organised, reflective and committed to working within the Brent school community.

• Able to commence January 2026, attend induction and be in post from January 2026.

To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.