Year 2

Primary Teacher
Year 2 class
Maternity cover contract
Full-Time
Southwark
Paid to Scale (MPS2 – MPS6)An outstanding primary school in Southwark is seeking a qualified primary teacher to join their team on a full-time basis from September, teaching a Year 2 class to cover a maternity leave for the year.

The Role

In this role you will take full responsibility for a Year 2 class, delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire pupils and support them in reaching their full potential. Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and a genuine enthusiasm for learning, creating a positive and inspiring classroom environment, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching and learning.

Key responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the national curriculum
Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes for all learners
Creating a stimulating, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Key Stage 1 to share ideas and best practice
Building positive relationships with parents and carers to support pupil development
Contributing to the wider life of the school, including events, trips and enrichment activitiesThe School

This outstanding, welcoming primary school in Southwark is a very popular choice for families in the local community. Consistently ranked among the top schools both in London and nationally, it has been rated outstanding in all areas.  Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, collaborative planning, and a leadership team that prioritises wellbeing and career progression. Located in a vibrant and well-connected area of Southwark, the school also offers easy access to green spaces, local amenities, and excellent transport links.

This is a full-time Teacher contract role from September 2026.

To apply you must have:

QTS or equivalent
Experience teaching in KS1This is an excellent opportunity for a committed primary teacher to join a high-performing, supportive school environment where both staff and pupils thrive. please apply with an up-to-date CV. The successful teacher will need to complete full registration and clearance check with Philosophy Education prior to starting the contract.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients