About the team we are recruiting to

John Shelton Community Primary School is seeking to appoint a KS2 Class Teacher

Full Time

Needed for September 2020

Permanent Contact

NQTs and more experienced teachers are welcome to apply!

John Shelton Community Primary School is a very friendly and popular, single form school. We have our own Nursery and Before and After School Club serving the Holbrook’s community. We recently received a very positive Ofsted rating of Good (November 2019). We place children at the heart of all that we do and celebrate unique and individual needs by delivering an inspiring, broad and balanced curriculum which enables children to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an individual who shares our passion for learning and the vision and values of our school.

With the COVID -19 restrictions, if you would like to explore this post further you are encouraged to contact the School Business Manager-Angela Jilks by email admin@johnshelton.coventry.sch.uk  and provide a contact number along with any queries you have, a call back with the relevant person will be arranged for you. We welcome any and all queries you have.

We would also encourage you to explore our website in depth at: https://www.johnshelton.org.uk  

The successful candidates will:

• Be an excellent class teacher and want to make a difference
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum and assessment
• Be committed to providing the highest quality teaching and outcomes for children 
• Have a creative approach to the teaching of the curriculum
• Be adaptable and flexible within a small team 
• Be resilient, hardworking and willing to share good practice 
• Have a commitment to supporting the wider life of a small school 
• Offer willingness to lead a subject area

 We can offer:

• Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own achievements
• Highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision to be the school of choice in the community
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to support and lead initiatives that build on the significant successes we have already made
• High quality weekly coaching and mentoring from experienced senior leaders
• A welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• The opportunity to learn from other teachers within a Network of schools

If you feel you have these qualities, we would love to hear from you!

The application form should be submitted electronically to admin@johnshelton.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 6^th May at 3.00pm
Shortlisting: If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by telephone or email on Thursday 7^th May
Interviews: Will have to take place virtually using Microsoft Teams and will take place during the week of 11^th May

Key Requirements

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