Primary Teacher, Year 2, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is recruiting for a Year 2 Primary Teacher to join a warm and supportive primary school in Birkenhead. This is a full-time role starting ASAP and will continue until Christmas.

Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until December 2025
Role Type: Full-time

About the Role:
The school is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and confident Year 2 teacher who can hit the ground running. You’ll be responsible for:
– Delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
– Supporting children through key Year 2 milestones
– Creating a positive and nurturing classroom environment
– Working closely with the KS1 team and support staff

Requirements:
– Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
– Strong Year 2/KS1 experience
– Confident behaviour & classroom management
– Ability to build positive relationships quickly

What We Offer:
– Competitive daily rates
– Ongoing support from your New Directions consultant
– A welcoming and supportive school environment

If you’re a passionate Year 2 teacher ready to make an impact this term, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to secure this fantastic role.

Job Specification

Your role as a Key Stage 1 (KS1) Primary Teacher in the age group of your speciality will be varied and at times challenging. But we doubt you’ll find a more satisfying career where your main objectives will be to develop the children and prepare them for the next stage.

As a Primary School Key Stage 1 Teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Hold QTS status
• Teach all areas of the school curriculum
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.