Class Teacher
Tiverton School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DE30 days remaining to apply
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32916 TMS1 - £51048 UPS3 + SEN1 allowance £2787
Class Teacher job summary
Our Values
Tiverton School is a small Primary Special Needs school. We have 136 pupils on roll who come from Coventry and all have an EHC Plan of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our pupils are at the heart of all we do.
We were graded ‘Good’ in our most recent OFSTED inspection.
We already have a large number of committed staff, who share the school vision:
“Passionate about celebrating learning, enjoyment and achievement for all”
The Headteacher and Governors recognise the immense and valuable role played by all staff at the school.
What is the job role?We are seeking dedicated and resilient teachers to join our happy and thriving school community.
We’re looking for passionate practitioners with SEND experience, or those with a genuine desire to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. Our students have severe and complex disabilities, including ASD, sensory processing difficulties, and associated challenging behaviours.
The majority of our pupils face complex social interaction and communication challenges. Teaching and learning focus on small groups with routines tailored to each child, incorporating signs, symbols, visuals, sensory diets, movement breaks, and personalised behaviour support strategies.
Who are we looking for?We are seeking creative teachers who can:
- Reflect innovatively on pupils’ learning.
- Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic class team.
- Bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to the role.
What we offer:
- A “kind, safe, happy” school environment.
- Hardworking and supportive colleagues who value collaboration.
- Enthusiastic and dynamic pupils who inspire.
- A warm and welcoming school community that values its teachers.
We highly encourage a visit to our school to better understand the diverse needs of our pupils and the unique opportunities we offer.
If you have the resilience, creativity, and passion to support our pupils’ journey, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
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.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Tiverton School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 133 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tiverton School website
Tiverton School is a Primary aged broad spectrum special school.
This is an exciting time for the school and any aspirational leader, to build upon the existing strengths and provide the strategic and operational leadership needed to continue on our everimproving journey.
We are seeking to appoint to the post of Deputy Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be a leader who is highly motivated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to share in the leadership and management of the school and be committed to their own succession planning.
Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of SEND and be responsible for strategic quality assurance of Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes and Safeguarding.
Tiverton School offers a calm, friendly environment which puts the pupils at the heart of all we do. We have a dedicated team of staff who work collaboratively to ensure that our pupils have the best possible learning opportunities, to enjoy school life and to achieve the skills and knowledge for transitioning into their next phase. Our behaviour ethos is to be kind, safe and happy.
Please see candidate pack for further information.
Visits are welcomed, please contact the school to arrange a visit. admin@tiverton.coventry.sch.uk
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