Key Stage Two Class Teacher - Southfields Community Primary School

We are looking for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our amazing Key Stage Two 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 September 2026.

A visit to the school is encouraged. Please call the school office on 024 7622 6810 or email recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org to book an appointment with the Headteacher – Mr James Gale

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

If you are newly qualified / qualifying this year or are already an experienced teacher – you could be our next Key Stage Two 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 Two curriculum.

You will have high expectations for achievement and behaviour for all children.

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.

Closing Date: 13/04/2026

Interview Date: W/C 20/04/2026