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Reception Class Teacher

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

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  Possible TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status

ECTs are also welcome to apply

The Class Teacher should have experience of teaching, 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

Are you looking to join a school where professional growth, collaboration, and a love of learning are at the heart of everything we do? 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, a Multi-Use Games Area, established Forest School, and playing field all to support the children to thrive. We are the ideal school for dedicated teachers, including ECT’s, 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.

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Reception Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 343 KB (opens in new tab)

Reception Class Teacher Advert.pdf - 322 KB (opens in new tab)

Reception Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 327 KB (opens in new tab)

About Aldermoor Farm Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• 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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