Key Stage 1 Class Teacher (with possibility of SENCO)

Arden Forest Infant School, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9RT

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher Main Scale 1 - 6
• Additional allowances:

  Possibility of SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented class teacher to join our team on a permanent basis from September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are looking for a candidate with high expectations who can inspire and motivate pupils to make excellent progress, and who is passionate about delivering engaging and meaningful learning experiences. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking and proactive, as well as friendly and approachable, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for teaching.

It would be preferable for applicants to have experience of the SENCO role and its responsibilities. An experienced SENCO would be advantageous, or an interest in developing as a SENCO. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and successfully complete the SENCO qualification if required. However, if you are an excellent classroom practitioner, we would still encourage you to apply.

What the school offers its staff

Our spacious and well-maintained school site benefits from extensive grounds, offering significant potential for further development, particularly in enhancing curriculum-based outdoor learning opportunities.

We offer:

• Supportive parents and Governors
• Open-minded and enthusiastic staff
• Well-behaved and motivated children
• SLT who are committed to staff well-being, CPD and raising standards.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Equality Form (15).doc - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Form (Schools) (16).docx - 40.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD 26-27.doc - 78.5 KB (opens in new tab)

KS 1 Class Teacher Advert Sept 26.docx - 59.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Arden Forest Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arden Forest Infant School website
• Email address: kemp.s6@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 02476 315913
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arden-forest-infant-school

We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued, we currently have a vacancy for a Higher level Teaching Assistant to join our team of committed and dedicated staff with immediate start.

Arden Forest Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Arranging a visit to Arden Forest Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kemp.s6@welearn365.com.

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