Part-time Classroom Teacher

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Edgewick School is seeking a KS2 Class Teacher for a part-time fixed-term role until August 2027. The successful candidate will join a Year 5 class on a 0.5 FTE basis, sharing planning and delivery with a partner teacher.

The role involves supporting a tailored curriculum and working within a collaborative school community. The position requires strong KS2 knowledge, commitment to high-quality teaching, and flexible, team-oriented collaboration with colleagues, pupils, and parents.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate with colleagues.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Flexible and organised, able to contribute to planning in a job-share.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with counterpart to ensure continuity and consistency for pupils.
• Teach a Year 5 class on a part-time job-share basis (Mon, Tue, and every fourth Wed).
• Collaborate on planning and progression with the partner teacher.
• Maintain high expectations and contribute to an engaging, tailored curriculum.

Skills

KS2 curriculum knowledge

High-quality teaching

Teamwork

Communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Job-share planning

Job description

Classroom Teacher Vacancy

Contract Details

• Position: Part-Time KS2 Class Teacher (0.5 FTE)
• Contract: Fixed-term to end of academic year in the first instance
• Reason for vacancy: To cover the temporary part-time working arrangement of a permanent staff member
• Start date: ASAP or January 2027
• Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

To start as soon as possible, we are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and creative KS2 Class Teacher to join our team on a part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed-term basis to August 2027. This vacancy arises due to a permanent member of staff temporarily reducing their working hours for a fixed period and will be reviewed towards the end of the contract date. This role will form part of a job-share in Year 5 working Monday, Tuesday and every fourth Wednesday in school with off-site PPA on alternate weeks.

Edgewick is a 2-form entry primary school situated on the Foleshill Road. We have the highest expectations for all staff and pupils and are passionate about the enrichment of an appropriate and tailored curriculum for all.

About The Role

• Has strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum
• Is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
• Is flexible, organised, and able to contribute to planning within a job-share arrangement

The successful candidate will work closely with their counterpart to ensure continuity, consistency, and excellent outcomes for pupils.

We Can Offer You

• A welcoming, supportive and friendly school community
• Dedicated and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive environment where staff wellbeing is valued

Closing date: 30 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 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.