Class Teacher

Wyken Croft Primary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary education institution in Coventry is seeking a Class Teacher to start in January 2026. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching leadership and a passion for helping children aged 3 to 11 reach their maximum potential in a nurturing environment. The role includes teaching responsibilities and contributing to the development of school policies. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Passionate about learning and outstanding teaching leadership.
• Clear vision for further curriculum development.
• Deep understanding of children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake professional duties as a school teacher.
• Teach pupils aged 3 – 11 years with high-quality standards.
• Ensure effective use of resources for learning achievement.

Skills

Outstanding teaching leadership

Classroom practitioner expertise

Understanding of different children's needs

Safeguarding knowledge

Motivational personality

Job description

Class Teacher

Salary £32916 – £51048

Required start date: January 2026

Our Values

Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. We are a large primary school in Coventry, with the heart of a small school where everyone matters, every day. We pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually, allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture, which we believe enables our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be.

About the team we are recruiting to

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a full‑time teaching position in either KS1 or KS2 to commence 1st January 2026.

We are

A large primary school with the heart of a small school where everyone matters, every day.

Able to provide tailored Induction and ongoing CPD.

A supportive and welcoming school where children are excited to learn.

Looking for a class teacher who is keen to join our experienced team at an exciting time.

What is the job role?

Undertake the professional duties of a school teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

As a primary teacher, to teach pupils in the age range of 3 – 11 years.

Ensure high‑quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning, achievement and behaviour for the pupils in your year.

Who are we looking for?

• Be passionate about learning and demonstrate outstanding teaching leadership.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and have a clear vision for further development of the curriculum.
• Have a deep understanding of the needs of different children and be passionate about providing the very best for all children in our school.
• Have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the role of a leader in this process.
• Play a role in organisation and school policy development.
• Have the personality, drive and energy to motivate and support everyone within our learning community.

Closing Date for applications

26th November 2025

Interviews

Week commencing 1st December 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Safeguarding Statement

Wyken Croft Primary School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.