About the team we are recruiting to

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our well established and successful team here at Wyken Croft.

Governors wish to appoint a permanent Year Leader to work in partnership with the Headteacher and our current leadership team.

What is the job role?

The successful candidate will need to:-

• Undertake the professional duties of a school teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and conditions Document.
• As a primary teacher, to teach pupils in the age range 3 – 11 years.
• Ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of earning, achievement and behavior for the pupils in your year.

In addition as a Year Leader the successful candidate will need to:-

• To ensure year groups works within the identified priorities of the school.
• To assist in identifying and developing action plans on a termly basis to ensure that all groups of children make progress.
• To oversee the daily and weekly organisation of a year group.
• To work with the AHT for the phase to ensure the curriculum is delivered to the best it can be and resources are allocated effectively.
• Deploy adults effectively within the year group.
• Develop provision maps and lead year group pupil progress meetings.
• Plan for enrichment and learning opportunities outside of the classroom

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will need to be;-

• Be passionate about learning and be able to demonstrate outstanding teaching leadership.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and have a clear vision for further development of the curriculum.
• Have a deep understanding of the needs of different children and be passionate about providing the very best for all children in our school.
• Have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the role of a leader in this process.
• Play a role in organisation and school policy development.
• Have the personality, drive and energy to motivate and support everyone within our learning community.

        We are:

• A large primary school with the heart of a small school where everyone matters, every day.
• Able to provide tailored Induction and on-going CPD.
• A supportive and welcoming school where children are excited to learn.
• Looking for a leader who is keen to join our experienced leadership team at an exciting time.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Interviews to be held the week commencing the 6^th May 2024

We welcome visits from prospective candidates or alternatively we are able to arrange a Teams meeting if this is preferable. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Please note applications will be considered from TMS and UPS applicants

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