Year 6 Class Teacher

Year 6 Class Teacher

Employment Status
:
Fixed Term maternity cover, Term time plus 5 days, 25 hours per week

Actual Salary
: TMS – UPS

Required start date
:
Easter 2026

Location
:
Coventry

We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team, delivering high‑quality teaching and learning experiences to our diverse student body. You will work collaboratively to promote a culture of aspiration and achievement.

• Deliver engaging, curriculum‑aligned lessons for Year 6.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and assess student progress.
• Participate in safeguarding, child‑protection training and adhere to KCSIE part 1 and local policies.

• Has Qualified Teacher Status
• Is dedicated to our vision that all children are entitled to a first‑class education
• Has experience of promoting positive behaviour conducive to learning, focused on raising standards
• Possesses a genuine belief that all children are equal and celebrates diversity in our school communities

Frederick Bird is a large primary school serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. We are proud of our vibrant community, which includes a high percentage of pupils with EAL, SEND, and pupil premium eligibility. Our aim is to provide a high‑quality education that prepares children for their next steps and beyond.

We celebrate the diversity of our curriculum and community, encouraging all children regardless of disability, race, religion, belief or gender to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace cultural diversity.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance. Through partnerships with parents we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry‑based multi‑academy trust committed to putting children at the heart of everything we do.

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential advice and free access to accredited counsellors
• Focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward‑thinking team of staff
• Access to a range of staff benefits such as shopping discounts

All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page: https:///

If you have any queries about the post, please email:
Emma.

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Closing date
:
Friday 15th January 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date
:
Tuesday 20th January 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding. Candidates will complete a self‑declaration to confirm any non‑protected criminal disclosures.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, meaning that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust embraces diversity and ensures selection is based on skills, abilities and experience.

The role of Class Teacher is regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until the satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre‑employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check, please note that online searches may form part of the recruitment process.

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