What is the job role?

Due to the promotion of the current Deputy Head, we are seeking an exceptional new Deputy Head Teacher who can inspire children and staff alike to be the best they can be.

The successful candidate will motivate and support our children to find their strengths and passion in order to lead a happy and fulfilling life and make a valuable contribution to society.  We celebrate the uniqueness of the individual and work together to build and celebrate our community.

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 would like you:
To be committed to achieving high standards, with excellent intrapersonal, communication and organisational skills and a passion for continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
To have a clear understanding of effective primary school assessments and data.
To be an inspirational role model with strong leadership, management and organisational skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
To maintain and build on existing excellent relationships, by continuing to work closely with governors, parents and the local community.

To have experience across the primary key stages.
To be committed to providing a broad, balanced, creative and rich curriculum for our pupils, and continue to seek out opportunities and initiatives.

To think outside the box, to be adventurous and to promote excitement in learning.

In return we can offer:

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

The Deputy Head Teacher will work alongside the Head Teacher to provide the strategic direction, professional leadership and operational management required to bring about continued school improvement.

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

Visits to the school are very much welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged through the school. Please contact Ms Knowles, Head Teacher on 024 76302004

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

Closing Date: 21st May 2021

Interview Date: 25th May 2021

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Coventry City Council