Year 2 Class Teacher in Hackney

CLASS TEACHER – YEAR 2 – IMMEDIATE START

Primary School, Hackney
Salary: Inner London MPS | Contract: Full-Time | QTS Essential
Posted by: Think Education

About the School:
Think Education is recruiting on behalf of a thriving primary school in the heart of Hackney. This is a school with a strong sense of community and purpose, where high expectations, mutual respect and a love of learning sit at the heart of everything they do.

The Role:
Think Education is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Year 2 class teacher to join this dedicated team as soon as possible. You will take full ownership of your class, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that prepare children for their KS1 assessments while nurturing a genuine love of learning. You will build warm relationships with pupils and families and be a consistent, positive presence every day.

Strong behaviour management is at the heart of what the school is looking for. They want someone who uses a calm, consistent and restorative approach creating a classroom where every child feels safe, respected and ready to learn.

What we are looking For:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Proven, confident behaviour management skills
• Experience teaching or strong confidence working at KS1/Year 2
• The ability to plan and deliver inspiring, age-appropriate lessons
• High expectations for every learner
• A warm, approachable manner with pupils and parents
• A collaborative team player who shares the school’s values
• Resilience, positivity and openness to feedback

Why this school?
• A welcoming, inclusive school community
• Supportive leadership team with strong mentoring
• Engaged, motivated and well-behaved pupils
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• A school that truly values and looks after its staff
• Great transport links across Hackney
• A happy, stable staff team with low turnover

Safeguarding:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and the right to work in the UK.

Think Education encourages early applications as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.