Class Teacher Year 1
Coventry City CouncilOverview
What is the job role?
4 days per week or Full Time
Fixed term contract – starting January 2025
Grade dependant on experience. ECT’s welcome to apply.
Broad Heath is looking to recruit a teacher with a passion for education to come and join Coventry City Council's fantastic school, initially on a one-year maternity cover contract.
Coventry City Council is happy to hear from experienced teachers and those new to the profession (ECTs), either seeking a full-time role or 4 days.
Coventry City Council can offer:
- Polite children whose 'outstanding behaviour' contributes strongly to Coventry City Council's school ethos. They are keen to learn and are proud of their school.
- A strong and supportive leadership team, staff and governors.
- Colleagues who are supportive, welcoming, and innovative.
- Parents who encourage their children to do their best and support Coventry City Council at every opportunity.
- A stimulating and well-resourced environment which inspires learning.
- Opportunities to develop your skills as a teacher and leader.
Broad Heath is an inner-city school supporting 680+ fantastic pupils.
Coventry City Council is seeking a passionate, resilient, and ambitious teacher to join Coventry City Council's school and inspire a generation of children.
The post will be based in Year 1, working alongside an experienced team.
Who are Coventry City Council looking for?
Coventry City Council is looking for an exceptional professional who:
- Has experience of working in primary education.
- Is committed to making a difference to the outcomes for Coventry City Council's children.
- Is creative and able to motivate and inspire children to succeed and achieve.
- Is positive and has effective classroom management strategies.
- Has a commitment to raising standards and accelerating children’s progress.
- Is resilient and committed to working as part of a team.
- Will go the extra mile for Coventry City Council's children.
PLEASE NOTE: MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK
Coventry City Council's 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.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
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Coventry City Council is the local government body responsible for the governance of the City of Coventry in England, which has been a metropolitan district since 1974. The city is divided up into 18 Wards each with three councillors.