Year 2 Teacher | Wiltshire

Are you a skilled and nurturing Year 2 Teacher looking for a KS1 role from January 2026? Would you like to work in a Wiltshire school that prioritises progress, phonics fidelity and warm pastoral care?

We are recruiting a Year 2 Teacher for a well-resourced primary school in Wiltshire. The Year 2 Teacher will plan and deliver a sequenced KS1 curriculum that secures strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics, lead phonics and guided-reading sessions and run targeted interventions where assessment indicates need. This Year 2 Teacher position starts January 2026, with a structured induction and handover scheduled before January 2026 so the Year 2 Teacher can begin the spring term ready to make an immediate impact.

Position details

• Role: Year 2 Teacher — Wiltshire


• Start date: January 2026


• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the role

The Year 2 Teacher will create differentiated daily lessons, deliver focused small-group work, maintain accurate assessment and contribute to transition planning into Key Stage 2. The Year 2 Teacher will also liaise with parents to share progress and next steps, and take part in moderation and year-group planning across the Wiltshire school. We are looking for a Year 2 Teacher who combines high expectations with nurturing practice to accelerate pupil progress.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and teach effective Year 2 lessons with clear progression and purposeful differentiation.


• Deliver phonics, guided reading and maths sessions to secure essential skills.


• Use ongoing assessment to design and run impactful interventions and measure outcomes.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to moderate standards and share successful approaches across Wiltshire.


• Communicate with families and contribute to reporting and review cycles.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher with proven KS1 experience and strong Year 2 outcomes.


• Secure phonics expertise, excellent assessment literacy and effective behaviour strategies.


• Organised, reflective and ready to start January 2026 in Wiltshire.

To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.