Class Teacher - Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Teacher Key Stage 1 or 2

UPS Teacher to Lead English across the school

The Governors wish to employ an experienced teacher or a UPS teacher who may lead English across the school from September 2026, other applicants are welcome.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a ‘Good’ two form entry school (Ofsted 2024) and judged ‘Outstanding’ in our Catholic Schools Inspection (2024).

What is the job role?

Our school can offer you:

An oversubscribed, warm and friendly school with supportive governors, staff and parents.
Highly motivated, skilled staff who willingly undertake a culture of continuous development.
A commitment to inclusive practice.

We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to contributing to developing the Catholic life of our school.
Is passionate about teaching young children.
Has energy, enthusiasm and engages in self-reflection and evaluation.
Is always thinking of new ways to inspire, nurture and motivate children and delights in their achievements.
Has the potential to lead English across the school (desirable)

Midday Sunday 12^th April 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 13^th April 2026

Observations and Interview for successful shortlisted candidates: from 15^th – 17^th April 2026

Application forms available to download below (only the CES Application form will be accepted)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by emailing: lquayle@holyfamily.coventry.sch.uk

Who are we looking for?

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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.

Coventry City Council