Year 2 Teacher

Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover (Full Academic Year)

Greenwich, South East London

September 2026 – July 2027

M1–M3 (Paid to scale)

Reed Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established primary school in Greenwich, who are seeking a Year 2 Teacher for a full academic year maternity cover starting in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic KS1 teacher to join a supportive team and take on a full class teaching role.

About the Role

• Full-time Year 2 class teacher


• Full teaching responsibilities including planning, preparation and marking


• Deliver engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum


• Strong focus on phonics and early literacy development


• Work closely with an experienced KS1 team and supportive leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


• Suitable for ECTs or teachers up to M3


• At least 1 year experience in KS1


• Strong and confident delivery of whole-class phonics (essential)


• Ability to create a nurturing, engaging and structured classroom environment


• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

About the School

• Friendly and inclusive primary school in Greenwich


• Supportive SLT and collaborative staff team


• Strong emphasis on pupil progress and outcomes


• Well-resourced classrooms and positive learning environment

Why Apply?

• Full academic year role offering stability


• Opportunity to gain valuable KS1 experience


• Supportive and welcoming school community


• Ideal for teachers at the start of their career

If you are a passionate KS1 teacher with strong phonics experience looking for a long-term role from September, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV and availability, and we will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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