Class Teacher & Leader of English

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 3BL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR 2A for English Lead responsibility

Class Teacher & Leader of English job summary

Position: Class Teacher & Leader of English (TLR2A

Main Scale / UPS with TLR 2A

Required for September 2026

Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Interview Date: 22 April 2026

About Us

The Local Governing Body of St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, with the support of Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company, are seeking to appoint a Leader of English to support the school improvement cycle of our proud and successful school.

We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. As part of Holy Cross Catholic MAC, we are committed to providing an excellent Catholic education for all our pupils. With Christ at the centre of all we do, our mission is to inspire every child to be the best person they can be by developing their God-given gifts and talents.

Core Purpose:

• To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the children, during on-site and off-site activities
• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its ethos and philosophy of education
• To work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of children
• To be accountable for leading, managing and developing English across the school
• To have a positive impact on English progress and outcomes
• To lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• High expectations for all pupils and belief in bringing out the best in all
• A passion for the chosen subject and secure knowledge of curriculum expectations Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• A commitment to always act with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the reputation of the school
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

What We Offer

• A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations
• A warm, respectful and values-driven school community
• Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC
• Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
• Free, annual flu vaccinations
• A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application form via MyNewTerm.

If you would like to visit our school or discuss the role further, please contact Mrs Faye Turner, School Office Manager using the details below.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.

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

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 333 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-s-catholic-primary-school

The Board of Governors of St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, with support of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, are seeking to appoint to the role of Full Time Teaching Assistant to join our proud and successful school. The start date for this position is 1st September 2023.

St. Augustine’s School is a thriving Catholic community where hand in hand we listen to God’s call, learn from God’s Word share His love through service. We are a welcoming and caring school with high standards and the drive to keep on improving. We remain focused on giving our pupils a primary school experience to enjoy and remember.

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