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Are you an enthusiastic, Qualified Primary Teacher looking to secure a stable, full-time contract for the entire upcoming academic year? Can you cultivate a vibrant, structured, and nurturing learning space that empowers Key Stage 1 pupils to excel as they navigate their final year before transitioning into junior school? If you want to take on a rewarding classroom leadership role within a supportive school environment, Randstad Education wants to partner with you. We are seeking a high-calibre Qualified Year 2 Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join a fantastic Primary School in Baldock. This full-time position begins in September 2026, offering excellent continuity and stability for the entire academic year. As the full-time class teacher for a bright Year 2 cohort, you will lead them through their pivotal final year of Key Stage 1, focusing on building independent reading, foundational numeracy, and creative writing skills in a warm, collaborative school community.
Job Responsibility
Inspiring Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver creative lessons that align with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum, adapting your style to meet the diverse learning profiles within your Year 2 classroom
Phonics & Early Literacy: Continue to embed systematic synthetic phonics and guided reading strategies to expand vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and encourage a love for books
Progress Assessment & Tracking: Utilise formative and summative assessments to monitor pupil milestones in reading, writing, and mathematics, providing targeted catch-up or stretch support
Inclusive Classroom Leadership: Manage and deploy your classroom Teaching Assistants effectively, ensuring that pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) receive tailored, integrated guidance
Positive Environment: Foster a calm, stimulating, and inclusive classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement, where every child feels safe and motivated to learn
Parental Partnership: Maintain open, supportive communication with parents and carers regarding student progress, and participate actively in staff meetings and whole-school events
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory
A proven track record of teaching primary education within a UK school setting
Deep KS1 Framework Knowledge: A strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy, reading screening frameworks, and effective primary numeracy strategies
Exceptional Classroom Management: The ability to establish clear routines, structure, and a warm, encouraging environment from day one
Commitment to the Full Academic Year: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, 5-day-a-week schedule from September 2026 straight through to the end of the academic year
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad)
What we offer
Competitive Pay
Secure Your Year Early: Step into the summer holidays with the absolute peace of mind that your full-time September 2026 contract is locked in
Premium Hertfordshire Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools boasting exceptional facilities, tech-enabled classrooms, and supportive leadership teams
Certified Portfolio Enhancement: Keep your professional skills sharp with free access to our extensive library of certified CPD courses, including Phonics Mastery, Classroom Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding
Dedicated Consultant Advocacy: Work directly with Neeraj, your specialist recruitment partner, who handles your compliance, understands the local market, and supports you throughout your placement
Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher or primary support worker you successfully refer to our agency