Class Teacher

Hollyfast Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2AH

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 April 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  14 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TMS/UPS depending on experience

Class Teacher job summary

It is a very exciting time to be joining Hollyfast Primary School. We are a three- form entry primary, based in the area of Coundon, Coventry. We have a very positive reputation within the local area and being one of the largest schools in Coventry, we are an integral part of the local community. With a growing leadership structure and a brand new vision and values for our school, we are looking forward to recruiting a teacher to help us grow, achieve and further transform our school.

"Since I started at Hollyfast, I was blown away by the support and positivity received by everyone in school. Everyone cares for each other and the children, and we all believe in the journey of the school! I have really developed as a teacher over the past couple of years. As part of my development, I have received regular coaching and support from leaders, both formally and informally. I love being a part of the Hollyfast team, helping to make a difference every day."

(Class Teacher at Hollyfast)

Our Values

• Collaboration
• Courage
• Perseverance 
• Respect
• Excellence
• Kindness

Our Vision

Aim high, grow within and reach beyond the stars

What is the job role?

We are seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic teacher to play a key role in the next step of our journey. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or a newly qualified teacher to broaden their experience and further develop their teaching in a caring and nurturing environment.

Who are we looking for?

Are you inspirational?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you love learning?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher with an infectious love of learning
• Is highly motivated and passionate about developing and progressing within their career
• Is highly focused on increasing progress and raising attainment of individual pupils, as well as developing children holistically

We are proud of the offer we provide to our team. This includes:

• Bespoke teaching and subject leader development opportunities, within school, through a range of external consultants
• An unwavering commitment to professional learning, with research-based CPD opportunities
• A strong, collaborative team who respect each other, strive for excellence and have the courage to make decisions, take risks and support each other positively
• An opportunity to work and learn alongside an experienced and successful leadership team with a proven track record of securing school improvement across different settings.
• Additional release time is provided to teachers regularly
• Shared PPA time, in teams of 3, reducing planning load by up to two thirds
• A highly supportive Governing Body who are committed to helping the school
• A visible Senior Leadership team, who promotes and lead with transparency and empathy

Opportunities to view the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 024 7633 2521 to book an appointment.

Interview: 8th April 2025.

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.

 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Hollyfast Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 656 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollyfast Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollyfast-primary-school

It is a very exciting time to be joining Hollyfast Primary School. With a new leadership structure in place and a brand new vision and values for our school, we are looking forward to growing, achieving and further transforming Hollyfast into a beacon school within the local area and beyond.

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