Job Description - Year 5 Teacher - Coventry

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Hays Education are working with a welcoming primary school in Coventry who are looking for a Year 5 Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January until the end of the academic year.

The school has a supportive staff team and a positive working environment, with teachers working closely together across KS2. The leadership team are approachable and supportive, and the school is looking for someone who will settle into the team and provide consistency for the class throughout the remainder of the year.

Your new role

This is a full-time Year 5 teaching role starting in January and running until the end of the academic year.
You will take on the usual class teacher responsibilities, including planning, teaching, assessment and monitoring pupil progress. As this is a long-term maternity cover, the school is looking for someone who can fully commit to the class, build good relationships with the children and work closely with the wider KS2 team.

This would suit a KS2 teacher looking for the security of a longer-term role from January.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recent KS2 teaching experience
Ideally, experience within Year 5 or Upper KS2
Good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum
Confident classroom and behaviour management
Ability to plan and deliver lessons across the curriculum
A reliable and team-focused approach
What you'll get in return

Long-term role from January until the end of the academic year
Competitive pay based on your experience
A full-time position within a supportive Coventry primary school
The opportunity to work with the same class for the remainder of the year
Access to CPD through the Hays Learning Platform
£250 in vouchers when you refer a teacher who completes 20 days
Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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