What is the job role?

 “Growing Together”

We nurture and grow everyone in our school community to allow them to discover their talents and passions, to lead a happy and fulfilling life and make a valuable contribution to society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, ambitious individual who can inspire children and staff alike to be the best they can be. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher with a range of Primary experience, to take responsibility for subject leadership and to role-model excellent teaching. You will need to be forward thinking, innovative in leadership and display a passion for achieving the best outcomes for our children.  

We would like you to:

• Want to join and work collaboratively with a highly motivated team of caring and dedicated professionals, who believe passionately in the development of the whole child.
• Love learning and innovating and be committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Be committed to and lead high-quality professional development for all.
• Be able to model outstanding teaching and learning based on high expectations of pupils and inspire other colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support your team with energy and enthusiasm.​

In return we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, welcoming and hard-working children.
• Supportive colleagues and a friendly working environment.
• A school that is committed to the well-being and work-life balance and professional development of all staff.
• A team that puts the children at the centre of all that they do.
• The partnership in a federation with Whitmore Park Primary School
• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school and contribute to its development.
• A supportive governing body committed to excellence.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work as part of the senior leadership team to support in the strategic direction, professional leadership and operational management required to bring about continued school improvement.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work closely with the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher to achieve the very best outcomes for our pupils and to create a school that is the first choice for parents.

They will achieve this by:

• Being an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all.

• Putting children at the heart of teaching and learning.

• Being a driven leader who inspires and motivates others.

• Being knowledgeable and passionate about delivering an engaging curriculum.

Willenhall Community Primary School is a two-form entry school located on the south edge of Coventry. The school is set within an economically disadvantaged community, but a community with a strong spirit. 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 shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Visits to the school are very much welcomed and encouraged. To find out more, please contact the Head Teacher, Lorraine Knowles on telephone 024 76302004.

Application packs are available to download below. Please return direct to the school.

START DATE: Monday 1 September 2021

CLOSING DATE: 21^st May 2021 at midday

INTERVIEW DATE: 26^th May 2021

Application forms to be returned to headteacher@willenhallprimary.org or direct to the school office.

Coventry City Council