Key Stage 1 Teacher

Coventry City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Coventry invites applications for a temporary maternity cover KS1 teacher. The post is a fixed-term full-time appointment from October to the end of the academic year, within a good two-form entry Catholic school with strong safeguarding and inclusion.

The school offers a welcoming environment, supportive staff, governors and parents, and a commitment to continuous professional development aligned with Ofsted 2024 and Catholic Schools Inspection 2024.

Qualifications

• Commitment to contributing to developing the Catholic life of our school.
• Passion for teaching young children with energy and enthusiasm.
• Willingness to engage in self-reflection and evaluation of practice.
• Ability to inspire, nurture and motivate pupils to achieve.
• Respect for safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Skills

Catholic life commitment

Passionate about teaching

Energy and enthusiasm

Self-reflection

Inspire and motivate children

Job description

Key Stage 1 Teacher - Holy Family Catholic Primary School

What is the job role?

The Archdiocese of Birmingham

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Penny Park Lane Coventry CV6 2GU

024 76333631

www.holyfamily.coventry.sch.uk

Email Business Manager: [e-mail]

Temporary Maternity Cover- Key Stage 1 Teacher

The Governors wish to employ an experienced teacher to cover maternity leave from October to the end of the academic year.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a 'Good' two form entry school (Ofsted 2024) and judged 'Outstanding' in our Catholic Schools Inspection (2024).

Our school can offer you:

• An oversubscribed, warm and friendly school with supportive governors, staff and parents.
• Highly motivated, skilled staff who willingly undertake a culture of continuous development.
• A commitment to inclusive practice.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to contributing to developing the Catholic life of our school.
• Is passionate about teaching young children.
• Has energy, enthusiasm and engages in self-reflection and evaluation.
• Is always thinking of new ways to inspire, nurture and motivate children and delights in their achievements.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 20 September 2026

Interview for successful shortlisted candidates week commencing 21 September 2026

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

• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Key Stage 1 Teacher - Holy Family Catholic Primary School

• Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: coventrycc/TP/501/13333
• Contract Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
• Working Hours: 25
• Closing Date: 20 September, 2026
• Job Category: Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles
• Business Unit: Schools
• Location: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Penny Park Lane, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)