Class Teacher – EYFS / KS1 - Southfields Community Primary School
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Southfields Community Primary School, CV1 5LS |
| Company: | Coventry City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | coventrycc/TP/504/12621 |
Summary
We are looking for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our amazing Early Years & Key Stage 1 team.
Southfields is an innovative, vibrant and welcoming school set in the heart of Coventry. The school was described as a ‘haven’ and rated ‘Good’ in its recent Ofsted inspection (December 2022).
We are proud to have strong links with our local community and believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and our staff.
What is the job role?The Southfields’ team work collaboratively towards ensuring each child develops their unique potential and we believe wholeheartedly in our school values: Good learners, Accepting, Respectful and Kind (GARK).
At Southfields, we consider professional development to be a top priority and it is a recognised strength of the school. Every member of staff is developed through structured coaching, mentoring and training led by a dedicated Teaching and Learning Lead. We are forward-thinking and outward-facing and work with a wide range of organisations and individuals to develop our staff and our provision.
We know that to be the very best, both effective CPD and time need to be given. We provide dedicated subject leader time and additional management time to allow you to be successful in your role.
The position, with the support of our dedicated team, provides the perfect opportunity for both new and experienced teachers to continue their professional journey and become the very best teacher they can be.
The start date for this post is September 2026.
A visit to the school is encouraged. Please call the school office on 024 7622 6810 or email recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org to book an appointment with the Headteacher – Mr James Gale
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Who are we looking for?If you are newly qualified / qualifying this year or are already an experienced teacher – you could be our next EYFS / KS1 teacher.
We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to develop their practice for the improvement of children’s outcomes.
We are looking for team players who will work within our existing fantastic team to collaborate on developing practice and provision.
Ideally, you will have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the delivery of phonics (we use Read Write Inc) and also of the Key Stage One curriculum.
You will have high expectations for achievement and behaviour for all children.
The start date for this post is September 2026.
Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026
Interview date: W/C 11th May 2026
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.
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