About the team we are recruiting to

Temporary initially until 31/08/26 with view to make permanent from 01/09/26 (Start date 1^st January 2026)

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) or email the headteacher on headteacher@st-andrews.coventry.sch.uk

St Andrew’s is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic 

EYFS teacher to join our happy, caring and child centred

Team.

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 our outstanding
• (OFSTED May 2025) EYFS provision

What is the job role?

We are looking to appoint an experienced EYFS teacher who:

• Understands the importance of highly effective EYFS and Key Stage 1 provision.
• Has a secure subject knowledge of the EYFS 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) or email headteacher@st-andrews.coventry.sch.uk to arrange an appointment with our headteacher Mrs Underhill.

Who are we looking for?

Please download the below application pack and return completed direct to the school or please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 17^th November 2025

Interview date: W.B. 24^th November 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.

Coventry City Council