Year 2 Teacher – Winchester

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and experienced Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Winchester, starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about Key Stage 1 and enjoys delivering high-quality lessons that inspire, challenge, and engage pupils to achieve their full potential. The school has a strong ethos of inclusion, collaboration, and high expectations. Staff work together to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Senior leadership is approachable and supportive, providing mentoring, guidance, and opportunities for professional development to help teachers thrive in their roles. The Role As a Year 2 Teacher, you will plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across all areas of the Key Stage 1 curriculum. You will foster independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours, while providing tailored support to pupils, including those with SEND and English as an additional language. A key aspect of the role is preparing pupils for the transition into Lower Key Stage 2, ensuring they are confident, capable, and motivated learners. You will work closely with teaching assistants, Key Stage 1 colleagues, and senior leaders to maintain consistency and high standards across the year group. Effective communication with parents and carers is essential to support pupils’ learning and ensure strong home–school partnerships. Key Responsibilities Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons across the Year 2 curriculum Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND and EAL learners Promote independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours Maintain a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records Collaborate effectively with teaching assistants and Key Stage 1 colleagues Communicate regularly with parents and carers about pupil progress Contribute to staff meetings, CPD sessions, and school-wide initiatives Support extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have experience teaching Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2 Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills Be reflective, proactive, and adaptable Show a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing Work collaboratively within a professional and supportive team What the School Offers A collaborative and experienced Key Stage 1 team Supportive leadership and structured planning support Opportunities for professional development and CPD Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments Engaged, motivated, and happy pupils A positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture Location The school is located in Winchester, with excellent transport links and a welcoming local community. Staff benefit from a professional, organised, and supportive working environment where wellbeing and development are prioritised. How to Apply To apply, please forward an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.