M1-M6 Primary Teacher

Year 2 Teacher (international applicants welcome!)

Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets

September 2026 Start

Full-Time

£185 - £268 per day (dependent on experience)

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in the Isle of Dogs that is seeking an experienced Year 2 Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and resilient teacher who can take full classroom responsibility and provide high-quality teaching and learning for a Year 2 class. The successful candidate will have experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and be confident in implementing effective behaviour management strategies to ensure all pupils can thrive.

The school is looking for a strong classroom practitioner who can build positive relationships, maintain high expectations, and create a nurturing and structured learning environment.

The successful Primary Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• A minimum of 2 years'' teaching experience within a primary school setting

• Experience teaching Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2

• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEMH needs

• Excellent behaviour management and classroom organisation skills

• The ability to engage and inspire pupils of all abilities

• A commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupil wellbeing

Please note: Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will not be considered for this role. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years'' teaching experience following qualification.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme* (Terms and Conditions apply)

• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

• Market-leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend* (Terms and Conditions apply)

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

If you are interested in this position, please click ''APPLY NOW'' or contact Abbie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.