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KS1 Class Teacher

Aldermoor Farm Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 1DP

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status

The Class Teacher should have experience of teaching within the Key Stage 1, which may include experience of working with children with a range of needs

Knowledge and understanding of the ability to think creatively across the whole curriculum.

Provide support for the individual needs of all the children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies).

Understanding of the Statutory National Curriculum development and the processes that can be used to raise standards of achievement.

Monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.

The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, SEN and Child Protection.

Positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders.

Effective teaching and learning styles and confident use of ICT to support learning.

Promote the school’s aim positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale

Develop good personal relationships within a team

Establish and develop close relationships with parents, governors and the community

Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences

Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

Approachable, committed, empathetic, enthusiastic, organised, dynamic and resourceful. Have a sense of balance and perspective.

What the school offers its staff

Aldermoor Farm are proud to offer evidence-based, bespoke CPD designed to support every member of staff excel. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring excellence for all pupils. We work together in a warm, ambitious and supportive environment. Our children are eager to learn, and our families are supportive of their education. Our extensive school grounds provide rich opportunities for outdoor learning across the curriculum. We have a vibrant, modern outdoor area for EYFS and KS1, to support the children to thrive. We are the ideal school for dedicated teachers who want to make a real difference.

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.

Job Purpose

To undertake the professional duties of a school teacher as outlined in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document, a copy of which is retained by the Head Teacher.

The Class teacher will:

• Teach a class of pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs in line with Key Stage 1 guidelines
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom
• Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• Ensure that the current national conditions of employment for school teachers are met

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines
• Support initiatives decided by the Head Teacher and staff
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils
• Be able to set and review clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning
• Co-operate with colleagues to achieve the above
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning
• Report to parents/carers on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration or organisation
• Make a commitment to follow your own professional development in terms of CPD, which will also benefit the school
• Carry out time limited key tasks as agreed in the professional growth cycle
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom
• Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade

All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to the City Council's Health and Safety Policy.

Post holders will be accountable for carrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to the City Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.

Duties which include processing of any personal data must be undertaken within the corporate data protection guidelines.

All offers of employment are subject to 2 satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and proof of Right to Work in the UK checks.

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

Please complete the online application.

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About Aldermoor Farm Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 656 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aldermoor Farm Primary School website
• Email address: natasha.garthwaite@afprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 02476 456 272
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldermoor-farm-primary-school

Aldermoor Farm Primary School
Acorn Street
Coventry
CV3 1DP
Aldermoor Farm Primary School is a 3-form entry primary school situated in Stoke Aldermoor Coventry. We are a diverse community with amazing children and a brilliant staff team. We are proud of our journey of rapid improvement over the last 18 months. We are looking for talented, dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our school community.

Arranging a visit to Aldermoor Farm Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natasha.garthwaite@afprimary.org.uk.

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