About the team we are recruiting to

We have the following vacancy available to start in January 2025

Assistant Headteacher

Strategic Lead for Inclusion, SEND & Safeguarding

Ofsted February 2019 – “This school remains good. The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.”

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, ambitious individual who relishes a challenge, having high expectation of oneself and others.  We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to support the strategic leadership of the school, with primary school teaching experience. To lead on Inclusion, SEND and Safeguarding. You will need to be forward thinking, innovative in leadership and display a passion for education. 

Are you someone who:

•              Wants to join a highly motivated team of dedicated professionals, who cares passionately about pastoral and academic development?

•              Have a passion for supporting vulnerable pupils

•              Loves learning and is committed to improving the achievement of every child and extending their own professional development?

•              Can model excellent teaching skills based on high expectations of pupils?

•              Has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support your team with energy and enthusiasm?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

In return we can offer you:

•              The opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey through values led leadership.

•              The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff.

•              A school that is committed to the well-being work life balance and professional development of all staff.

•              Join a team where leaders at all levels work together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school.

•              The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve.

Whitmore Park is a large school in the City of Coventry. 

We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum, with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is needed for this post. Two references will be taken up for all short listed candidates prior to interview.

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended.  Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email: admin@whitmorepark.org or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment.

To Apply

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.

Also, completed applications can be emailed to: jobs@whitmorepark.org , handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Start Date: January 2025

Closing Date:  Midnight on Tuesday 8th October 2024

Shortlisting: Wednesday 9th October 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th October 2024

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.

What is the job role?

Coventry City Council