Class Teacher

Kingsbury Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1PJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance

Class Teacher job summary

We are a specialist primary school for pupils with a broad spectrum of needs, including Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties. As part of the Thrive Education Partnership, we are proud to offer a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

Kingsbury Academy is a specialist educational provision located in Coventry and proudly part of the Thrive Education Partnership. We are committed to fostering an inclusive ethos and supporting every pupil to reach their full potential.

Ofsted rated us Outstanding (December 2024) in the following areas:

Leadership & Management

Quality of Education

Behaviour & Attitudes

Personal Development

“Pupils truly are ‘learning for today, preparing for tomorrow’. Pupils thrive here and learn exceptionally well. Staff very much value the school’s support for their workload and well-being. They are committed to the education of the pupils.” Click here to read the full Ofsted report.The role

As a Special School teacher, you will:

Deliver creative, adapted lessons tailored to individual needs.

Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including therapists, psychologists, and support staff.

Use a range of communication strategies including AAC systems.

Support pupils with sensory processing needs

What we are looking for:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Experience or strong interest in working with pupils with SEND, particularly Autism and communication needs.

Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.

A reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development.

We offer:

A supportive and collaborative staff team.

Purpose-built sensory facilities including a Sensory Studio, Garden, and Circuits.

A school culture that values wellbeing and inclusion.

Free on-site parking

Access to free staff wellbeing services

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Ready to make a difference?

To arrange a tour or for more information, contact: recruitment@kingsbury.thrive.ac

Completed forms should be sent by email to recruitment@kingsbury.thrive.ac

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th October 2025 12 noon

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingsbury Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsbury Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsbury-academy

Kingsbury Academy is a special school based in Coventry. We cater for pupils with severe learning difficulties and those with Autism.
We are a friendly and supportive school with amazing pupils. The Kingsbury community is built on trust, respect, openness, compassion, integrity and a deep sense of doing what is right for our pupils.

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