Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working with a diverse and welcoming two-form entry primary school located in Coventry. The school is recognised for its strong sense of community, its inclusive ethos and its commitment to ensuring every child feels supported, challenged and celebrated. Staff describe it as a place where teamwork is genuinely valued, professional growth is encouraged, and high expectations are shared across the school.

The school is looking for a dedicated Year 5 teacher to cover a period of maternity leave beginning after the Easter break and continuing until the end of the academic year with an option to extend. This is a full-time position with full class teacher responsibilities.


Your new role
*Delivering well-structured, engaging and ambitious lessons for a Year 5 class, ensuring pupils are motivated and supported to achieve their best.
*Working closely with your year-group partner to ensure consistency, shared planning and high-quality provision across the phase.
*Following the school’s curriculum while adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those who may require additional support or challenge.
*Monitoring progress, maintaining accurate assessment records and providing purposeful feedback to help pupils make strong progress.
*Contributing positively to the wider life of the school and demonstrating professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to the school’s values.



What you’ll need to succeed
*Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
*Experience teaching in primary settings, ideally within Key Stage 2.
*Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
*Secure curriculum knowledge and the ability to deliver high-quality, engaging teaching.
*Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, pupils and families.



What you’ll get in return
*Pay to scale
*The opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and well-led school environment.
*Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses and webinars through the Hays learning platform.
*Easy-to-use digital tools to manage timesheets, book holidays, access training and explore well-being resources via the Hays App.
*Referral bonuses - earn £250 in vouchers when you refer a friend who completes 20 days of work with Hays.



What you need to do now


If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk