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Class Teacher - Whitmore Park Primary School
What is the job role?
We have the following teaching vacancy available to start as soon as possible.
Newly qualified and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
We are looking for teachers who will share our vision for high-quality education for all our children. The successful applicant will need to have:
- Good/Outstanding 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.
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.
Two references will be taken up for all short-listed candidates prior to interview.
Visits to the school are highly recommended to find out more please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at admin@whitmorepark.org or Tel: 02476 335697.
Who are we looking for?
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
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.
Class Teacher - Whitmore Park Primary School
- Salary £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
- Frequency Annual
- Job Reference coventrycc/TP/501/13508
- Contract Type Full Time Permanent
- Closing Date 15 November, 2026
- Job Category Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles
- Business Unit Schools
- Location Whitmore Park Primary School, Halford Lane, Keresley, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
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