Reception Class Teacher

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council in partnership with Whitley Abbey Primary School invites a dedicated Class Teacher to cover a Reception maternity post. You will deliver engaging lessons, foster confidence and resilience, and set high expectations for all pupils.

The role emphasises inclusive practice, safeguarding, and collaboration within a supportive school team, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every pupil.
• Experience delivering engaging, well-sequenced lessons.
• Uses assessment to identify needs and adapt teaching accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Reception class on a fixed-term maternity cover.
• Plan lessons, assess progress and support pupil development.
• Maintain positive behaviour and collaborate with staff and families.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Assessment for learning

Inclusive practice

Relationship building

Collaborative working

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

We are looking for a positive, dedicated and engaging class teacher who can create a classroom where children feel excited to learn, confident to contribute and motivated to achieve. You will bring learning to life, build strong relationships with pupils and have high expectations for what every child can accomplish. Whitley Abbey Primary School is looking to appoint an excellent Class Teachers to join our team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover in a Reception class

We are looking for a teacher who will create a positive, purposeful classroom where pupils are supported and challenged to achieve academically while developing the confidence, independence and character they need to thrive.

Who are we looking for?

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is an enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for every pupil.
• Creates engaging, well-sequenced learning that enables pupils to make strong progress.
• Uses assessment effectively to identify pupils' needs and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils achieve well.
• Establishes positive relationships and clear, consistent expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Is reflective, collaborative and committed to their own professional development.

What We Offer

At Whitley Abbey, you will join a supportive and collaborative staff team committed to continuous improvement.

We offer high-quality professional development, opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues and a school culture where staff work together to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils.

About Us

At Whitley Abbey, we want every pupil to feel proud of who they are, proud of their achievements and proud to belong to our school community. Our culture is underpinned by our four values:

We have high expectations for learning, behaviour and relationships and want our pupils to benefit from a rich curriculum and wider opportunities that enable them to discover their strengths and interests.

We are looking for a teacher who shares our ambition for every child and will help our pupils to be proud and purposeful in everything they do.

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.

Closing Date: 11/10/2026

Interview Date: WC - 19/10/2026

Fixed Term (Maternity cover – 2 terms (January -August 2027)

• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/173532/13375
• Contract Type Fixed Term - Full Time
• Working Hours Fixed Term (Maternity cover – 2 terms (January -August 2027)
• Closing Date 11 October, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location WHITLEY ABBEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHINGTON GROVE, COVENTRY, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)