The role is part-time, working Thursdays and Fridays, and is due to start in September 2026 on a fixed-term contract for the full academic year.
Position Details:
Job Title: Year 2 Teacher
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Part-Time (Thursdays & Fridays), Fixed-Term Contract until July 2027
Daily Rate: £168.80 – £215.68 per day (dependant on experience)
About the Role:
* Teach a Year 2 class, delivering engaging and inspiring lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
* Plan, prepare and assess learning to ensure pupils make strong academic and personal progress.
* Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all children can thrive.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parents to promote pupil achievement and wellbeing.
* Use a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners and encourage active participation.
* Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.
* Contribute to the wider life of the school and support school policies and procedures.
* Commit to the role for the full academic year to provide consistency and continuity for pupils.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or an equivalent teaching qualification.
* Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
* Be confident in planning and delivering creative and engaging lessons.
* Demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills.
* Be committed to helping all pupils reach their full potential.
* Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
* Provide details of the latest two references, covering the last five years' work history.
* Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration.
* Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several compliance checks.
* Be able to commit to the position for the full duration of the fixed-term contract.
Why Work with Rotherwood Education?
* Competitive daily pay.
* Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
* Ongoing support throughout your placement.
* Opportunities to secure future long-term or permanent positions.
* Streamlined and efficient registration process.
If you're a passionate Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in a supportive Burnley school, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.
This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Salary description
£168.00 - £215.00 per day