Classroom Teacher

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an exceptional Classroom Teacher for Woodfield School in Coventry, with a focus on SEMH needs. You will deliver creative, adaptive teaching and build a nurturing, safe classroom culture to support the whole child.

The role requires qualified teachers (or soon to qualify) who are resilient, inclusive, and able to maintain high expectations. DBS and safeguarding checks are required, with an application closing date of 4 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers (or soon to qualify)
• Passionate about making a difference to vulnerable young people
• Resilient, adaptable, and reflective practitioners
• Committed to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning
• Warm, caring, and positive with high expectations
• Willing to go the extra mile for children and accept no excuses for underachievement

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, creative and adaptive teaching, bespoke to the needs of your students
• Creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment
• Developing positive relationships with children who may have previously had a poor experience of education
• Working as part of a delivery team to support the whole child
• Championing our school values: Effort, Respect, and Ambition
• Planning and implementing personalized approaches
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies

Skills

Qualified teachers

Vulnerable learners

Resilience & adaptability

Inclusion & equity

High expectations

Going the extra mile

Job description

Classroom Teacher - Woodfield School

What is the job role?

Woodfield School is seeking exceptional, empathetic, and innovative teachers who are passionate about transforming the educational experiences of young people with Social, Emotional and Health (SEMH) needs. If you believe every child deserves a champion and are ready for a truly rewarding challenge in one of the most exciting educational journeys in the country, we want to hear from you!

• Delivering high-quality, creative and adaptive teaching, bespoke to the needs of your students
• Creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment
• Developing positive relationships with children who may have previously had a poor experience of education
• Working as part of a delivery team to support the whole child
• Championing our school values: Effort, Respect, and Ambition
• Planning and implementing personalized approaches
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies

Who are we looking for?

We need teachers who are:

• Qualified teachers (or soon to qualify)
• Passionate about making a difference to vulnerable young people
• Resilient, adaptable, and reflective practitioners
• Committed to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning
• Warm, caring, and positive with high expectations
• Willing to go the extra mile for children and accept no excuses for underachievement

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Interview date: TBC

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.

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

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Classroom Teacher - Woodfield School

• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: coventrycc/TP/501/13364
• Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
• Working Hours: 25
• Closing Date: 4 October, 2026
• Job Category: Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles
• Business Unit: Schools
• Location: Woodfield School, Hawthorne Lane, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)