Year 2 Teacher - Lambeth (Summer Term 2026)

Location: Lambeth, South London (near Brixton) Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-time | Summer Term (April-July 2026) Salary: MPS (Inner London) Key Stage: KS1 - Year 2

The School

A well-established, community-focused primary school in the Brixton area of Lambeth is seeking a confident Year 2 Teacher for the Summer Term 2026.

This is a larger-than-average, two-form entry school with a strong reputation locally. The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and places high value on inclusion, creativity, and academic progress. Leadership is experienced and visible, and year group teams plan collaboratively to ensure consistency and high standards.

While the school has a strong identity within the local area, applications are being managed confidentially.

The Role

The appointed Year 2 Teacher will take full class responsibility for the Summer Term, ensuring pupils remain focused and make strong progress through the final part of the academic year.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering well-structured lessons across the KS1 curriculum

Preparing pupils for end-of-year assessments

Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning

Tracking attainment and addressing gaps effectively

Working closely with the parallel Year 2 teacher and KS1 lead

This role requires a Year 2 Teacher who can quickly build relationships, establish routines, and maintain momentum through a key transitional term.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Year 2 Teacher who:

Holds QTS and has recent KS1 experience

Has a secure understanding of Year 2 assessment expectations

Is confident teaching phonics, writing moderation, and maths reasoning

Demonstrates strong classroom management

Works well as part of a collaborative team

What the School Offers

Inner London MPS salary

Structured planning support within KS1

Engaged pupils who respond well to clear expectations

A supportive and approachable senior leadership team

Opportunity to make a measurable impact within one term

If you are an experienced Year 2 Teacher available for the Summer Term 2026 and looking for a Lambeth-based opportunity in a well-respected local primary school, apply today to be considered for interview.

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Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07