Class Teacher (Fixed Term until July 2026)

Teaching Vacancies; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution located in Nuneaton and Bedworth is seeking a committed class teacher for a permanent position starting January 2026 or sooner. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be proactive and able to motivate students effectively. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching in a supportive environment focused on the welfare of students. The successful applicant will participate in a communal teaching atmosphere with continuing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive parents and Governors

Enthusiastic staff

Well-behaved and motivated children

Commitment to staff well-being and CPD

Qualifications

• You must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to create engaging and interesting learning experiences.
• Must have the ability to work well in a team and demonstrate a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to motivate and support students.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance the learning environment.
• Participate in staff training and development programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and proactive

Ability to motivate pupils

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a class teacher on a permanent basis, who is committed and talented to join our team preferably from January 2026 or as soon as possible.

We are looking for candidates with high expectations who are able to motivate pupils to make outstanding progress and who want to make learning engaging and interesting. You must be enthusiastic, hardworking & proactive as well as friendly and approachable; with excellent communication skills and have a passion for teaching.

The spacious and well maintained school site benefits from considerable grounds with the potential for the school to develop these further, particularly to enhance learning within the curriculum.

We offer:

• Supportive parents and Governors
• Open-minded and enthusiastic staff
• Well-behaved and motivated children
• SLT who are committed to staff well-being, CPD and raising standards.

What the school offers its staff

Arden Forest is a two-form entry infant school, located on the outskirts of the large rural village of Bulkington. It is a mixed, lively community with its own shops, library and village centre. The school attracts children from within the local community, but also wider community, including Bedworth, the local army barracks (Bramcote) and traveller communities. We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition, from teaching right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.