Job Description

Year 2 Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Battersea, SW11

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-time | Maternity Cover until February 2027

Salary: M2 - M4 (dependent on experience)

A welcoming and well-established mainstream primary school in Battersea is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 2 Teacher to join their team on a full-time maternity cover contract from September through to February 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to teach a small, well-supported Year 2 class within a friendly and collaborative school environment. The school is ideally looking to appoint a teacher on the M2-M4 pay scale, making this an excellent opportunity for an early career teacher beyond their induction years or a developing classroom practitioner looking to continue their professional growth.

The successful candidate will take full classroom responsibility and play an active role within the wider school community.

The school is proud of its nurturing ethos, supportive leadership team, and commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning for every child.

The School Offers:

Small class sizes that allow for high-quality teaching and personalised learning

A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team

Friendly and collaborative teaching staff

Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning

Excellent teaching resources and curriculum support

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

The Role Will Involve:

Full classroom responsibility for a Year 2 class

Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum

Assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress

Attending staff meetings, parents' evenings, and school events

Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure excellent outcomes for pupils

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2

Be on the M2-M4 pay scale or have experience equivalent to this level

Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

Be organised, enthusiastic, and committed to raising attainment

Have strong communication and teamwork skills

Have a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

This long-term maternity cover offers an excellent opportunity for a committed Key Stage 1 teacher seeking stability within a supportive mainstream primary school with a strong sense of community.

Why Work Through Reeson Education:

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process

Access to a wide network of schools across South West London

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Full compliance and safeguarding support

Teachers interested in this Year 2 maternity cover are encouraged to apply or contact Reeson Education to discuss the opportunity further.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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