KS2 Class Teacher

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visits to school encouraged

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a KS2 Class Teacher for maternity cover at Henley Green Primary School in Coventry. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching to a Year 3 class, maintaining a supportive classroom environment and contributing to a caring school community.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning, an outstanding classroom practitioner, and able to engage and inspire pupils while working closely with parents, governors and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Passionate about children's learning and raising standards.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Able to engage, motivate and inspire pupils.
• Committed to working with parents, governors and the local community.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and team commitment.

Responsibilities

• Temporary maternity cover for a Year 3 class at Henley Green Primary School.
• Deliver high-quality KS2 teaching and manage a positive classroom environment.
• Support pupils' learning and engage with parents and the school community.

Skills

Passionate about learning

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Engage and inspire pupils

Team player

Commitment to community

Job description

KS2 Class Teacher - Henley Green School

Required to start January 2027

Henley Green Primary School wish to appoint a teacher for Maternity cover in one of our Y3 classes.

We are seeking an excellent teacher to temporarily join our school.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about children's learning and committed to raising standards.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Able to engage, motivate and inspire pupils.
• Able to bring new qualities and strengths to our school.
• Committed to working with parents, governors and the local community.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to work as part of a team

In return we offer:

• A team of supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents.
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn.
• An inclusive and nurturing school, committed to developing the potential of all staff and children.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 024 76613163 to make an appointment.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Henley Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that AI is now part of everyday life and can be a helpful tool when used appropriately. However, applications should reflect your own skills and experience. If there is clear evidence that AI has been used to complete an application, it may be rejected unless a reasonable explanation can be provided that would be considered as acceptable.

Different backgrounds. One goal. Real impact.

At Coventry, we're building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. Guided by our One Coventry Values, we celebrate inclusion, diversity of thought, and lived experience.

We especially welcome applicants from minority ethnic/global majority, LGBT+, those with a disability, and neurodiverse backgrounds - your voice can help shape a fairer future for our residents. Find out more here - https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Our Values

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• Coventry City Council Application Process.pdf
• KS2 Teacher JD and PS.pdf

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• Salary: TMS/UPS
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: coventrycc/TP/182777/13356
• Contract Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
• Working Hours: Full time Maternity Cover for a Year 3 class
• Closing Date: 23 October, 2026
• Job Category: Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles
• Business Unit: Schools - NurserySchools - Primary
• Location: Henley Green Primary School, Wyken Croft, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
• Posted on: 17 September, 2026