Year 2 Teacher | Lambeth | January 2026
Are you an experienced, caring Year 2 Teacher looking for a KS1 role from January 2026? Would you like to join a school in Lambeth that focuses on strong phonics, early literacy and number sense?
Wayman Education is recruiting a Year 2 Teacher for a supportive primary school in Lambeth. The Year 2 Teacher will deliver a sequenced KS1 curriculum that secures progress in phonics, reading, writing and number. This Year 2 Teacher post starts January 2026, with induction and handover planned before January 2026 so the Year 2 Teacher can begin the spring term ready to make an impact.
Position details
- Role: Year 2 Teacher — Lambeth
- Start date: January 2026
- Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About the role
The Year 2 Teacher will plan differentiated lessons, lead phonics and guided-reading sessions, run targeted group work and maintain accurate assessment records. The Year 2 Teacher will work closely with the EYFS and KS1 team to ensure continuity of provision and will support parents through termly updates and learning conversations.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Year 2 lessons that prioritise phonics progression and early reading skills.
- Use daily assessment to identify gaps and run timely small-group interventions that accelerate progress.
- Work collaboratively with support staff to scaffold activities and monitor attainment across the cohort.
- Communicate progress and next steps to parents and engage them in home-learning strategies in Lambeth.
- Contribute to whole-school events, safeguarding and pastoral systems.
Person specification
- Qualified teacher with proven KS1 experience and secure phonics knowledge.
- Organised, nurturing and able to establish purposeful classroom routines.
- Committed to contributing positively to the Lambeth school community and available to start January 2026.
To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.
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