What is the job role?

We have the following teaching vacancies available to start as soon as possible after October Half Term w/c 6th November 2023 until 31st August 2024.

1)         Class Teacher – to work in KS1, 2 days on Thursdays and Fridays

2)         Class teacher – to work 1 day in Early Years on Thursdays and 1 day in KS2 on Fridays

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

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 these posts. Two references will be taken up for all short listed candidates prior to interview.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for teachers who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children. The successful applicants will need to have:

• GoodOutstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

• Commitment to inclusion and success for all pupils.

• A sound knowledge of children’s learning and development within the primary years.

• The ability to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum.

• The ability to create an inspiring and creative learning environment in which children thrive.

•  Motivation, energy and a flexible and innovative approach to learning

• Knowledge of assessment for learning strategies and be able to use them effectively in the classroom.

• Commitment to team-building and partnership with the whole school community.

Newly qualified and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

In your application form please detail the subjects you have the skills, knowledge and expertise in which are required to become a successful teacher.

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended to find out more.  Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at admin@whitmorepark.org or telephone 02476 335697.

Salary: Teacher Main Scale

Closing date:  Midnight on Tuesday 10th October 2023

Interview Date: Friday 13th October 2023

Start Date: As soon as possible after October Half Term w/c 6th November 2023.

Completed applications to be sent to: jobs@whitmorepark.org

Head teacher: Mrs Jacqueline McGibney.

Or you can 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.

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