What is the job role?We are looking for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our amazing Key Stage One team!
Southfields is an innovative, vibrant and welcoming school set in the heart of Coventry. The school was described as a ‘Haven’ and rated ‘Good’ in its recent Ofsted inspection (December 2022).
We are proud to have strong links with our local community and believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and our staff.
The Southfields’ team work collaboratively towards ensuring each child develops their unique potential and we believe wholeheartedly in our school values: Good learners, Accepting, Respectful and Kind (GARK).
At Southfields, we consider professional development to be a top priority and it is a recognised strength of the school. Every member of staff is developed through structured coaching, mentoring and training led by a dedicated Teaching and Learning Lead. We are forward-thinking and outward-facing and work with a wide range of organisations and individuals to develop our staff and our provision.
We know that to be the very best, both effective CPD and time need to be given. We provide dedicated subject leader time and additional management time to allow you to be successful in your role.
The position, with the support of our dedicated team, provides the perfect opportunity for both new and experienced teachers to continue their professional journey and become the very best teacher they can be.
The start date for this post is as soon as possible, however we want the best candidate and we are willing to wait! We can be flexible with the start date and if that means Sept 2025, we can accommodate that for the right person!
A visit to the school is encouraged. Please call the school office on 024 7622 6810 or email mailto:recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org to book an appointment with the Headteacher – Mr James Gale
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Who are we looking for?If you are newly qualified / qualifying this year or are already an experienced teacher – you could be our next Key Stage One Teacher!
We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to develop their practice for the improvement of children’s outcomes.
We are looking for team players who will work within our existing fantastic team to collaborate on developing practice and provision.
Ideally, you will have an understanding of the Key Stage One curriculum and the delivery of phonics – we use Read Write Inc.
You will have high expectations for achievement and behaviour for all children.
Closing date: February 14th 2025
Interview date: w/c 24th February 2025
Our 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) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
