Job Description

Year 2 Teacher

Are you a passionate Key Stage 1 teacher looking for a part-time opportunity in a supportive and welcoming school community?

This Primary School, conveniently located close to the local train station in Chelmsford, is seeking a dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join their team on a maternity cover basis starting shortly after the Easter break. The school is looking to meet suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Role Overview

• Position: Year 2 Teacher
• Location: Chelmsford (easy access via train links)
• Start Date: After Easter (interviews taking place ASAP)
• Contract: Maternity cover
• Working Pattern: 3-4 days per week (4 days preferred)
• Pay: £130-£185 per day
• Full teaching responsibilities included (planning, marking, assessments, parents' evenings, staff meetings and reports)
• PPA time allocated in line with a 4-day timetable
• Free on-site parking available

About the School

The School is a well-established two-form entry setting with a strong reputation for teamwork and high standards. The Senior Leadership Team are approachable, genuinely supportive, and committed to ensuring both pupils and staff feel valued.

The Year 2 class you will be teaching benefits from excellent routines and a positive learning environment, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching and meaningful progress. Staff work collaboratively across the year group, sharing ideas and resources to maintain consistency and support one another.

Its location close to the train station also makes it an ideal option for those commuting from surrounding areas.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a teacher who:

• Has experience teaching within Key Stage 1 (Year 2 experience desirable)
• Is confident managing full classroom responsibilities
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Maintains high expectations and a nurturing classroom ethos
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

This role would suit either an experienced teacher looking for a flexible working pattern or a confident ECT ready to take on class responsibility within a supportive structure.

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• Warm, collaborative staff culture
• Extremely supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Well-established classroom routines
• Flexible 3-4 day working pattern
• Free parking and excellent public transport links
• Opportunity to make a real impact during a key stage of learning

If you are ready to join a welcoming school community and step into a well-supported Year 2 class after Easter, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to arrange a conversation or school visit.