Phase Leader and Class Teacher

If you are passionate about teaching, work well in a team and have the spark and enthusiasm needed to ensure our pupils achieve their full potential then we want to hear from you!  You will be a committed team player and innovative teacher with leadership experience. You will have the vision and drive to help raise standards and work closely with the leadership team to enhance the quality of education and inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential.

Coten End Primary is a large, very popular, 3-form entry school situated in Warwick. We are very proud of our dedicated and caring staff team; hard-working and well-behaved children; vibrant learning environment and supportive parents and carers. We are committed to ensuring that children of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their very best in everything they do. We are also committed to growing the talent in all our staff, enabling them to flourish and succeed. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Leadership experience (leading a team, leading a wider-school initiative or subject leadership) in the primary phase
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner and have experience of being a role model and coach to others.
• Have experience of curriculum planning, implementation, assessing and recording
• Have the ability to inspire, lead and motivate children and staff, being an exemplary practitioner who leads by example and is able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and articulate what constitutes effective teaching and learning within the phase
• Work in conjunction with the other members of the Senior Leadership Team to be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress throughout the phase in all subjects
• Have knowledge of the underperforming and vulnerable groups within the phase and work with the core subject leaders and SLT to ensure appropriate provision is in place to encourage accelerated progress from all pupils.
• Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of other staff; delegate, monitor and support effectively
• Support colleagues in ensuring effective curriculum coverage, continuity, progression and challenge through the application of extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of assessment requirements and arrangements for the core subject areas
• Fulfil the requirements of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

You will benefit from:

• Inspiring and enthusiastic children who thrive during their time at Coten End
• Collaboration with outstanding teachers and support staff whose tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm create stimulating lessons that inspire our children to work to the best of their ability
• High quality professional development opportunities and the chance to learn and develop your practice as an experienced teacher in a large, expanding school
• An exciting and creative curriculum
• A warm and welcoming environment with excellent facilities
• One day leadership release time per week

Applications from experienced classroom practitioners and those with leadership experience are encouraged and we will ensure that your time at Coten End is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Please note that previous applicants need not reapply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects and all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and online checks. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this post please complete an application form and email your application to admin2623@welearn365.com together with a letter explaining your personal educational philosophy illustrated with recent examples. Please also write one side of A4 explaining how you would lead and manage your Lower Key Stage 2 phase.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024 @ 9.00 a.m.

Interviews will take place week commencing Thursday 9th May 2024. 

If you have not been contacted by Monday 6th May 2024 then your application has been unsuccessful.

Mrs Sheepy, Headteacher, would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with prospective applicants and visits to the school are encouraged; these will take place on Monday 29th April at 4.00pm and Thursday 2nd May at 9.00am - please contact the school office on 01926 491329 to make an appointment.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Sheepy on (01926) 491329 or email

admin2623@welearn365.com.