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Job description

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a full-time teaching position in KS2 to commence January 2027.

What is the job role?
• A large primary school with the heart of a small school where everyone matters, every day.
• Able to provide tailored Induction and ongoing CPD.
• A supportive and welcoming school where children are excited to learn.
• Looking for a class teacher who is keen to join our experienced team at an exciting time.

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 of 3 - 11 years.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning, achievement and behaviour for the pupils in your year.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will need to:
• Be passionate about learning and 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.

For further information please see our recruitment pack.

Applications from ECT's are warmly welcomed.

Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Interview date: W/Comm 26th October 2026

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.

Coventry City Council