Early Career Teacher; Year 2

Position: Early Career Teacher (Year 2)
Location: Cricklewood

Early Career Teacher (Year 2 Class)
Contract Type:
Full-time, Temporary (Long-term with potential for permanence)

Start Date:

01/09/2026

Location:

Barnet (NW2)
Salary: £37,870 - £39,851 per year

Salary will be paid at M1 in line with the Outer London Main Pay Scale and is suitable for an Early Career Teacher beginning their teaching career.

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching career in a school where you will be genuinely supported and encouraged to grow?

A welcoming Church of England primary school in Barnet is seeking a passionate Year 2 Class Teacher to join their friendly and dedicated team from September. This small, nurturing school community combines a family feel with high expectations, offering pupils a rich and engaging learning experience.

Guided by strong Christian values — compassion, hope, perseverance, respect, trust and wisdom — the school provides a caring and aspirational environment where children are supported to thrive academically, socially and personally.

About the Role

Full responsibility for a Year 2 class of 19 pupils

Supported by a strong classroom team including two 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants and a class Teaching Assistant

Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned with the KS1 curriculum

Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development

Use assessment to monitor progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs

Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parents to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

Contribute positively to the wider life and values of the school

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an ECT to develop confidence in behaviour management, differentiation and small-group teaching within a highly supportive environment.

What the School Offers

Excellent ECT support, including mentoring, coaching and regular feedback

Structured professional development and CPD opportunities

A friendly and experienced staff team with an approachable Senior Leadership Team

A values-led curriculum focused on developing the whole child

A supportive and collaborative school culture

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS by September 2026

A strong interest in teaching Key Stage 1

Ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons

Strong communication and behaviour management skills

A reflective and motivated teacher committed to professional development

Able to work collaboratively with support staff, parents and pupils while supporting the school’s Christian ethos

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance