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Class Teacher Lower KS2 - Maternity Cover

Walsgrave Church of England Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2BA

This job expired on 17 October 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (832)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - January 2026 - August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £51,048
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Range and Upper Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

As a Class Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the needs of our diverse learners. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to support the holistic development of each student.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status
• Is dedicated to our vision that all children are entitled to a first-class education.
• Has experience of promoting positive behaviour conductive to learning and which is focused on raising standards.
• Possesses a genuine belief that all children are equal and celebrates the diversity in our school communities.

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a faith-based primary school in the city of Coventry with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence. We have a diverse student population, including pupils with EAL, SEND, and those eligible for pupil premium. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

Our whole school community values the contribution every child brings,which makes our school a happy and fun place to learn and work. Our missionstatement is: ‘Together We Thrive’ and this sentimentunderpins all we do.

We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Flexible working opportunities

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Walsgrave - Recruitment Pack - Class Teacher.pdf - 3.43 MB (opens in new tab)

About Walsgrave Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Walsgrave Church of England Academy website
• Email address: catherine.alexander-gamble@ietrust.org
• Phone number: 02476223542
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walsgrave-church-of-england-academy

Part of Inspire Education Trust

Arranging a visit to Walsgrave Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email catherine.alexander-gamble@ietrust.org.

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