Class Teacher

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Wyken Croft Primary School in Coventry is seeking a Class Teacher to start January 2027. This part-time permanent post offers a supportive team with ongoing CPD and induction.

The successful candidate will teach pupils aged 3–11, uphold high standards of learning and behaviour, and contribute to school policy development. Applications from ECTs are welcome; safeguarding requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils in the age range of 3–11 years.
• Undertake the professional duties of a school teacher as outlined in the STPCD.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, efficient use of resources and high standards of learning and behaviour.

Skills

Passion for learning

Outstanding teaching leadership

Classroom practitioner

Curriculum development

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a full-time teaching position to commence January 2027.

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.

The successful candidate will need to:-

• 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?

The successful candidate will need to:

• 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.

For further information please see our recruitment pack.

Applications from ECT’s are warmly welcomed.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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.

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

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Class Teacher

Company: Coventry City Council Salary: Competitive Hours: Part-time Location: Wyken Croft, Coventry, CV2 3AA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Summary

What is the job role?

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a full-time teaching position to commence January 2027.

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.

The successful candidate will need to:-

• 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?

The successful candidate will need to:

• 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.

For further information please see our recruitment pack.

Applications from ECT’s are warmly welcomed.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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.

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

Interview Date: W/Comm 30th November 2026

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