St Andrew’s is a popular two-form entry infant school situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Coventry. Our pupils are happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved learners who make our school a fantastic place to be. All members of our school community work together to live out our school values of respect, responsibility, and peace. If you are an experienced EYFS/key stage one teacher whose values align with ours, then we’d love to receive an application from you. Our Headteacher, (Mrs Underhill) would be delighted to provide interested applicants with a tour of our school. To arrange a visit please contact our main school office. (Tel: 02476 466309). Please complete your advert text using the following headingsWhat is the job role?St Andrew’s is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiasticKey Stage One teacher to join our happy, caring and child centredTeam. As a school we can offer you:• Incredible children who make coming to work an absolute joy• Caring and supportive colleagues• A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance• Professional development opportunities to support you in your role or to enable career progression• A supportive governing body• The opportunity to work in Coventry’s only Infant SchoolWho are we looking for?We are looking to appoint an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher who: • Understands the importance of highly effective EYFS and Key Stage 1 provision.• Has a secure subject knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.• Recognises and celebrates the uniqueness of every child within their class, tailoring their teaching to meet every child’s needs.• Uses positive behaviour management strategies and demonstrates a compassionate and restorative approach to dealing with behaviours.• Has the skills to work with colleagues to plan and deliver a creative, engaging, and effective learning curriculum.• Whose personal values align with those of our school.• Will actively contribute to school life and the wider community.• Possesses a sense of humour, positive outlook and has empathy.• Is a reflective practitioner who recognises the importance of professional learning.If you feel that you can meet these criteria, then we’d love to invite you to visit our school, prior to applying. Please contact our school office (Tel: 02476 466309) to arrange an appointment with our headteacher Mrs Underhill. Please send all completed application forms to: pbell@st-andrews.coventry.sch.ukThe advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025Interview date: W.B. 9th June 2025Our 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.
