Teacher (Primary)

Year 2 Teacher – January Start
Primary School, Cardiff
Start: January 
Role: Year 2 Class Teacher 
Pay: £172.98 per day

Are you looking for a teaching role where you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and part of a positive school community? Do you want to make a real difference in Key Stage 1 while still enjoying a healthy work-life balance?

Teaching Personnel are hiring a Year 2 Teacher starting in January in a friendly primary school in the Grangetown/Cardiff Bay area.

About the school

This warm and welcoming primary school offers a truly supportive environment where staff feel valued and encouraged to thrive. With a strong community feel and values-led culture, the school places real importance on wellbeing, kindness, and positive relationships.
You’ll be working with engaged, enthusiastic pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds, in a school that celebrates inclusion and helps every child feel like they belong. Leadership is approachable and supportive, and the staff team is collaborative, making it a rewarding place to teach, whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher looking for a role where you can genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.
The school promotes high standards while maintaining a calm, nurturing atmosphere, with clear routines in place and strong pastoral support across the school.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the Year 2 curriculum (Curriculum for Wales)
• Build strong foundations in phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy, helping pupils become confident, independent learners
• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes inclusion and wellbeing
• Assess, track, and support pupil progress, adapting teaching for a range of needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Promote wellbeing and inclusive learning for all pupils

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (Year 2 experience desirable)
• Knowledge of child-centered, inclusive teaching approaches
• Strong behaviour management and organisational skills
• Commitment to promoting wellbeing and pastoral care

Why This Role?

• Competitive daily pay of £172.98
• Join a school with a strong reputation for supportive leadership, pupil wellbeing, and progress
• Teach in a setting where every child is encouraged to feel confident, included, and proud of their learning
• Long-term role with potential for continuity and meaningful impact
• Access to a wide range of training opportunities through Teaching Personnel

If you are interested press apply now!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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