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Year 2 Class Teacher ( Maternity Leave)

Knightlow CofE Primary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9NF

This job expired on 24 November 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Scale M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knightlow C of E Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and supportive team in a vibrant school community, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential and let their light shine. This is a full-time fixed term contract until February 2027 to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder.

Knightlow is a single form entry school set in beautiful and extensive grounds in the lovely village of Stretton-on-Dunsmore, within easy reach of Coventry, Rugby and Leamington Spa.

At Knightlow, we have high aspirations for all learners. We are strongly committed to a rich and creative primary curriculum, and have a good partnership with the Anglican church in our capacity as a faith school.

If you enjoy working as part of a supportive and friendly team, and have a passion for delivering exciting and engaging learning experiences for all pupils, then this post could suit you.

The ideal candidate will be:

Ø a lively and motivated teacher who has high expectations and a good understanding of how children learn;

Ø a good communicator who is well organised;

Ø someone who shares our values and can work collaboratively for the benefit of the children;

Ø happy to engage in wider school activities, such as residential visits and fundraising events;

Ø willing to develop their expertise through shared CPD, team work and supporting a culture of reflective practice;

Ø willingness to lead a curriculum subject area.

School visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office directly on 02476543751.

What the school offers its staff

A friendly, welcoming and supportive team

A vibrant and professional environment

A governing body who are very mindful of staff wellbeing

Children who are excited to learn, explore, and have fun

A broad, rich and ambitious curriculum.

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.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Knightlow C of E Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. This post is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please contact the school office on 02476 543751 for more details and to arrange a visit.

To apply for this position, please complete and return the attached application documents to admin3590@welearn365.com by Monday24th November 2025.

Interviews will take place in the Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

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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About Knightlow CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knightlow CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin3590@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 02476 543751
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knightlow-cofe-primary-school

Knightlow is a friendly and vibrant single form entry school set in beautiful and extensive grounds in the lovely village of Stretton-on-Dunsmore, within easy reach of Coventry, Rugby and Leamington Spa.

At Knightlow, we have high aspirations for all learners. We are strongly committed to a rich and creative primary curriculum, and have a good partnership with the Anglican church in our capacity as a faith school.

Every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential and let their light shine.

Arranging a visit to Knightlow CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin3590@welearn365.com.

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