11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday Term time only. Please state if you wish to apply for the position on a part time basis.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650-£49,084

Pay scale

TMS / UPS + TLR2

Additional allowances

+ TLR2 (Currently £3,391)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic,tenacious and hard-working teacher, who is able to demonstrate excellent classroom practice and who can quickly and confidently establish good relationships. The successful candidate will initially be responsible for leading our Reception and Year 1 team as well as for leading the phonics provision in school. The school is unique as it offers all pupils in both Reception and Year 1 the opportunity to learn through continuous provision in mixed year group classes.

We would like to appoint a candidate that shares our vision and our commitment to play based learning for our youngest children. We would also like to know about your wider curriculum strengths and expertise in your application.


What the school offers its staff

Water Orton Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing school. It is a happy and caring environment where every individual is valued and where pupils are motivated to achieve their potential.

Based in North Warwickshire we have a striking new school building and school grounds that are full of potential. We have a diverse group of staff and Governors, each with a wide range of skills and expertise, making up a supportive team. They go over and above to provide for all pupils and to care for the whole Water Orton Primary School community.

Our pupils are a privilege to care for and teach because they are happy, polite and very keen to learn. They are proud of their school and want it to ‘Be the Best it Can Be.’

Have a look at our websitehttps://www.waterortonprimaryschool.co.uk/to get a flavour of our school and to find out what it is like to work at Water Orton Primary School.

Further details about the role

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed.

Please call the school office on 0121 7472851 to arrange a time.

Commitment to safeguarding

Water Orton Primary 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.

Applying for the job

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About Water Orton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
319 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01217472851

Water Orton Primary is a lovely village school with a PAN of 45. We serve the community of Water Orton in Warwickshire and nearby areas.

Arranging a visit to Water Orton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head2618@welearn365.com.

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