Year 2 Class Teacher – Wakefield area (Full-Time, Long-Term)
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Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, in line with experience
In partnership with Reed Education
Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role this September?
Reed Education is working closely with a well-regarded primary school in the Pontefract area to recruit a dedicated Year 2 Class Teacher for a full-time position across the upcoming academic year.
This opportunity would suit an experienced teacher who is passionate about early learning and confident in preparing pupils for the transition into Key Stage 2.
About the SchoolThis is a friendly, community-focused primary school known for its strong values, supportive leadership, and commitment to pupil success.
Key features of the school include:
- A collaborative and approachable leadership team who actively support staff
- A strong emphasis on phonics, early literacy, and numeracy development
- Pupils who are engaged, well-behaved, and enthusiastic learners
- A culture that promotes staff wellbeing and professional growth
- Structured planning support within Key Stage 1, alongside experienced support staff
The school has built a reputation for providing a stable, positive teaching environment, making it a great setting for delivering high-quality education.
The RoleAs the Year 2 teacher, you will take full responsibility for the class, delivering engaging lessons that support pupils in reaching key developmental milestones, including KS1 SATs preparation.
This is a long-term post beginning in September 2026, offering consistency and the chance to become a key part of the school community.
Candidate RequirementsWe’re looking for a confident and experienced professional who can make an immediate impact. You must:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have recent experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of phonics, assessment, and KS1 expectations
- Be skilled at creating a nurturing, structured classroom environment
- Show excellent behaviour management and organisational skills
- Be reliable, proactive, and committed to high standards
By working with Reed, you’ll receive:
- Support from a dedicated local education consultant
- Competitive pay rates with transparency throughout
- Access to long-term roles in reputable schools
- Ongoing support from application through to placement
- Opportunities to secure future permanent roles
If you're an experienced KS1 teacher looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in a supportive school, this role offers the perfect next step.
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⭐ Place your QTS qualification prominently in your CV header or professional profile, as the advert lists it as a non-negotiable requirement.
📊 Quantify your KS1 SATs impact: e.g. '85% of Year 2 pupils met expected standard in Reading SATs 2024, up from 71% the prior year'.
🎯 Dedicate a bullet point specifically to phonics — name the scheme used (e.g. Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds) and any measurable outcomes, as the school places strong emphasis on phonics.
📝 Include a brief section on behaviour management strategies you have implemented, as the advert explicitly calls this out as a requirement.
🤝 Mention any experience supporting KS1-to-KS2 transition planning, as the role specifically references preparing pupils for Key Stage 2.
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- •Delivered full Year 2 SATs preparation programme across a 28-pupil mixed-ability class, achieving 83% at expected standard in Reading — 9 percentage points above the school's prior-year result.
- •Implemented a structured Read Write Inc. phonics programme for 30 KS1 pupils, reducing the number of children below age-related expectations in phonics screening from 7 to 2 within one academic year.
- •Designed and delivered 5 cross-curricular topic units per term aligned to the KS1 national curriculum, incorporating formative assessment checkpoints that informed weekly planning for 3 differentiated ability groups.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reed Education's Year 2 Class Teacher vacancy at the Pontefract-area primary school stands out precisely because of its long-term structure and the school's clear commitment to phonics and early literacy — two areas at the core of my teaching practice. I am confident in delivering KS1 SATs preparation whilst maintaining a broad, engaging curriculum that supports every child's development.
My background in Key Stage 1 teaching has equipped me with a strong grounding in formative assessment, behaviour management, and differentiated lesson planning. Over the past three years I have taught Year 2 cohorts through the full SATs cycle, consistently supporting pupils in meeting or exceeding expected standards in Reading, Writing, and Maths. I work closely with support staff to ensure structured, nurturing classroom environments where all learners can thrive.
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Tecniche
- ›How do you structure your phonics sessions to meet the needs of mixed-ability Year 2 pupils?
- ›Walk us through how you prepare pupils for KS1 SATs while maintaining a broad and balanced curriculum.
- ›What assessment tools and approaches do you use to track progress in Key Stage 1?
- ›How do you plan for the transition from KS1 to KS2, and what skills do you prioritise in Year 2?
- ›Describe your approach to early literacy and numeracy development within the Year 2 curriculum.
Comportamentali
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully managed challenging behaviour in a KS1 classroom.
- ›Describe a situation where you adapted your lesson planning to support a pupil who was significantly behind expected levels.
- ›Give an example of how you have collaborated with support staff to improve outcomes for pupils in your class.
- ›Tell me about a time you received feedback from a leadership team and how you acted on it.
- ›Describe how you have supported a pupil's wellbeing whilst maintaining high academic expectations.
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Tell me about a time you successfully managed challenging behaviour in a KS1 classroom.
Describe a situation where you adapted your lesson planning to support a pupil who was significantly behind expected levels.
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