Class teacher
Wolvey CofE Primary School, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3LA12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Training
- Honours degree and qualified teacher status
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development and training, including in safeguarding
- A Commitment to further develop own professional knowledge and skills.
Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning for pupils and the ability to promote high expectations for pupil outcomes throughout the school.
- In-depth knowledge and experience of Child Protection & Safeguarding.
- Knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs.
Experience & Skills
- Successful experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning.
- An understanding of the Ofsted framework and recognition of the need for educational standards and practice to be quality assured via observation, learning walks etc.
- Skilled in confidently articulating and evidencing high-quality teaching and learning practice to senior leaders.
- Ability to work effectively with other services to support pupil achievement.
- Experience of working collaboratively with governors, stakeholders and educational partners to build positive relationships and achieve strategic goals.
- Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion, diversity and access for all, in order to ensure an open and transparent school culture.
- The ability to develop and support innovative ideas in a school environment and drive them through to action.
- Ability to self-evaluate and improve effectiveness and take responsibility for own professional development.
Personal/Other Qualities
- Personally resilient—able to deal with the challenges of the role and identify and seek support, if necessary.
- Receptive to change and innovation.
- Fluent in the use of the English language.
What the school offers its staff
At Wolvey CofE Primary School, we are proud to offer an exceptional learning environment, where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated class teacher to join our thriving school community in either Key Stage 1 or 2.
Our school is built on a foundation of high expectations, where children are encouraged to take pride in their learning and strive for excellence in all they do. This is underpinned by our commitment to outstanding behaviour, creating calm, purposeful classrooms, where learning can flourish and relationships are built on mutual respect. Wolvey CofE Primary is also part of the Ignite Federation, which supports our CPD and wellbeing package.
Inclusion sits at the heart of our school. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every child feels a strong sense of belonging and is able to succeed. Our diverse community is one of our greatest strengths, and we value the opportunity to work with children from a wide range of backgrounds, including those from Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities and military families. These experiences enrich our school and provide staff with the opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives. We are a Christian school, so we expect our staff to support our Christian ethos and values: ‘…Among us you are all equal…’(Galatians 3:28, MSG).
We offer:
- A comprehensive wellbeing package (including counselling and 24-hour GP access)
- A weekly PPA session, with opportunities to work from home
- A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
- Engaged and supportive parents/carers
- Strong career development opportunities, working alongside an experienced leadership team with close local authority links
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Wolvey CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 196 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wolvey CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- jacquicarrington@wolveyschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01455220279
Our local authority is Warwickshire.
Arranging a visit to Wolvey CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jacquicarrington@wolveyschool.co.uk.
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