Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment - September 2026

Year 2 Teacher (QTS Required)

Key Stage 1 · Brent, Inner London · Full-time or Part-time

Salary (Inner London MPS)

£40,317 - £52,300

Daily rate (approx.)

£207 - £268/day

Pay structure

Weekly PAYE only

Start date

September 2026

Are you a QTS-qualified Key Stage 1 teacher with a passion for raising outcomes at the end of KS1? Join a supportive Year 2 team in Brent where excellent teaching, clear assessment and strong pupil progress go hand in hand.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with well-regarded primary schools across Brent to find an experienced Year 2 Teacher for September 2026. Positions are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Year 2 is one of the most significant years in a child's primary education - pupils consolidate their KS1 learning and are assessed through statutory teacher assessments at the end of the year. Schools are looking for a confident, well-organised teacher who can maintain high expectations across reading, writing and mathematics while keeping learning engaging and accessible for all pupils.

You will use assessment data to monitor pupil progress, adapt your planning and ensure all learners are moving forward. Working closely with teaching assistants and SENCO colleagues, you will provide targeted support for pupils with SEND and EAL, within well-structured classrooms and clear behaviour frameworks. Planning is often shared across the year group, keeping workload manageable and standards consistent.

What we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential

KS1 teaching experience, ideally in Year 2 or Year 1

Confident knowledge of KS1 statutory teacher assessments and moderation processes

Strong phonics and early reading expertise, including systematic synthetic phonics

Skilled in using assessment data to inform planning, grouping and intervention

Experience differentiating for SEND, EAL and mixed-ability learners

Positive, consistent approach to behaviour management and classroom routines

Clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Why teachers choose Tradewind

Transparent PAYE pay - weekly, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one

Real local knowledge of Brent schools and their leadership teams

Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement

Ready to find the right school for you?

Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today. We will take the time to understand your experience and match you with a Brent school where you will thrive.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification