Year 5 Class Teacher

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitley Abbey Primary School in Coventry is seeking a positive and engaging class teacher to cover a Year 5 class on a fixed-term maternity basis (January to August 2027). You will create a classroom where children feel excited to learn, build strong relationships and have high expectations for achievement.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and deliver high-quality teaching with a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and relevant teaching experience.
• Ability to plan engaging, well-sequenced lessons and assess pupil progress.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching for a Year 5 class.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the national curriculum.
• Use assessment to identify pupils' needs and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Job description

WHITLEY ABBEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHINGTON GROVE, COVENTRY, CV3 4DE

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Salary Range: Main Scale or UPS

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

Job Category: Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles

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 Year 5 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.

Join Us

If you would like to visit and have a tour of the school or would like to find out more about the post, please contact the school Business Manager [e-mail]

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)

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

Salary Range
Main Scale or UPS

Job Category
Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles

Location
WHITLEY ABBEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHINGTON GROVE, COVENTRY