Class Teacher

The Role

This position is initially fixed term starting September 2021 until July 2022 for 21/22 academic year

The Griffin Schools Trust seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic Class Teacher for one of our North Warwickshire Trust schools.

Park Lane Primary School & Nursery is a good co-educational primary school of 440 pupils in Nuneaton. Park Lane caters for children from 2 years to 11 years. A very recent OfSTED inspection graded the school as Good, with EYFS being Outstanding.

The opportunity is for a Teacher to develop an exciting career. Candidates will enjoy high level coaching and mentoring as well as excellent personal and professional development opportunities. We have a proven track record of career progression and development and this is a school that spots and nurtures talent. Experienced/NQT/RQT welcome to apply.

Through our values based culture, we foster an ethos, where children are intrinsically motivated to want to do well. Starting your teaching journey at a Griffin School would entail rich opportunities to work within a supportive wider family. We will tailor your training experiences enabling you to develop as an individual using your own talents and strengths. We can provide a supportive senior leadership team, opportunities to be innovative with your curriculum and in an environment that is welcoming and purposeful.

Key Requirements

Inspirational adults come in all shapes and sizes and from every kind of background. There is no template and no recipe.

• Experience of working with young children in a primary setting
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy (both written and oral)
• Ability to engage positively and relate well to young children
• Able to effectively manage pupils’ behaviour in a positive manner with consistent clear boundaries
• Positive and co-operative team member
• Opportunities will be offered for career development
• Ability to take the initiative and to work flexibly
• Have good communication and listening skills

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please tell us in no more than one side of A4, in 11 point, how you would use your existing experience at Park Lane.

Please also write a brief supporting statement which demonstrates your own achievements, but which also makes clear your motivation for applying for this role.

Send these together with a full CV and the names and direct contact details of two referees to proctor.h@welearn365.com  addressed to Alex Ladbury, the Head of School by 10 am on Monday 15th March 2021.

Closing date: 15th March

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.