Standards Lead Class Teacher

Job Title

Standards Lead Class Teacher

Permanent, All year round, 1.0 FTE

TMS plus TLR2a

September 2026

Coventry

We are looking for a dedicated Standards lead and 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. The successful candidate will ensure application and consistency of the Frederick Bird curriculum, whilst also developing staff teaching skills by modelling high-quality teaching, coaching and training other members of staff.

• 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 and focused on raising standards
• Possesses a genuine belief that all children are equal and celebrates the diversity in our school communities

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, to take responsibility for a safe environment and to promote children’s welfare, to undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training, and to familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

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 those eligible for pupil premium. Our aim is to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next steps and beyond.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race, religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our 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 which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive and put children at the heart of everything we do.

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A 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
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self‑declaration to confirm any (non‑protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into…