Year 1 Class Teacher

Coventry City; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Collaborative staff team

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Coventry City Council seeks an experienced KS1 Class Teacher to cover maternity on a fixed-term basis at Edgewick Community Primary School, Foleshill, Coventry. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching in KS1, with emphasis on reading, phonics, and a tailored curriculum within a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with a job-share partner to ensure continuity and outstanding pupil outcomes, participate in planning, and engage with pupils, parents

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of KS1 curriculum and phonics.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Flexible, organised and available for job-share planning.
• Will work with counterpart for continuity and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality KS1 teaching in line with the curriculum.
• Collaborate with counterpart to ensure continuity and consistency.
• Contribute to planning within a job-share arrangement.
• Engage with pupils, parents and staff to support outcomes.

Skills

KS1 curriculum

Phonics KS1

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Flexible planning

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and creative KS1 Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover Maternity. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and ambitious school community committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.

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.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who:

• Has strong knowledge and understanding of the KS1 curriculum
• Good grasp of KS1 reading and phonics including knowledge of delivering Floppys Phonics
• 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

We reserve the right to review applications and conduct interviews as they are received. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

A tour of the school is encouraged and can be arranged prior to application.

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.

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.

• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/173360/13470
• Contract Type Fixed Term - Full Time
• Closing Date 1 November, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Edgewick Community Primary School, Cross Road, Foleshill, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)