KS2 Class Teacher - Henley Green School

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Green Primary School in Coventry is appointing 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 a passionate, outstanding practitioner who can engage, motivate and inspire pupils and work collaboratively with parents, governors and the local community. DBS checks apply and the Right to Work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with expertise in primary education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards.
• Ability to work effectively with parents and the local community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons in the Y3 class during maternity cover.
• Engage, motivate and inspire pupils to raise standards.
• Collaborate with parents, governors and the local community.

Skills

Passionate learner

Outstanding practitioner

Engage pupils

Team player

Community collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Required to start January 2027

Henley Green Primary School wishes 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.

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.

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

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