Michael Drayton Junior School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join them, starting September 2026.
Applicants should be vibrant and creative and ready to join a friendly, but focused team and have a strong commitment to raising achievement and attainment. We welcome and encourage applicants who have experience across primary education and also welcome applications from ECT's.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their role as a professional in a rich learning environment and will be encouraged to contribute to the school’s vision of continuous improvement.
Michael Drayton Junior School is a 5-form entry school with a PAN of 160. We recently welcomed OFSTED for an ungraded inspection in May 2025. Michael Drayton prides itself on being at the heart of an active and caring community: Hartshill Village, serving not only Hartshill, but local areas including Galley Common, Ansley Common, Camphill and Stockingford.
Through our outward facing approach, we are able to work in partnership and collaborate with Nuneaton Education Alliance, Nuneaton Consortium, John Taylor Research School and Origin Maths Hub.
Our rich and broad curriculum stimulates creativity and sparks children's imagination. At the heart of our knowledge and skilled based curriculum is an emphasis on the National Trust’s ’50 things to do before you’re 11 and 3/4'.’ A love for the great outdoors along with preparing our pupils for 21st Century industry ensures our curriculum not only offers our pupils their curriculum entitlement but curriculum enrichment.
Michael Drayton Junior is driven by clear strategic priorities to ensure that all pupils fulfil their potential:
WE INSPIRE through recognising potential, using memorable experiences and an enriched curriculum to instil ambition, aspirations, and self-belief.
WE ACHIEVE through providing high quality learning experiences, nurturing expertise to prepare pupils for life beyond school.
WE CARE through encouraging our pupils to love themselves and giving them opportunities to develop care and respect for the world around them.
Michael Drayton Junior School is part of Central England Academy Trust, we are committed to developing our work force and encourage all staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.
Please see the job description for details of the full requirements for the role.
At Central England Academy Trust, our staff are our most precious resource. Our offer to staff includes: -
• A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.
• A nurturing group of staff who are committed to helping pupils to achieve their potential.
• A strong ethos and collaborative working.
• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
• A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality, professional development.
• Close links with the local community
• Competitive remuneration package;
• A generous defined benefit pension scheme;
• Excellent continuous professional development;
• Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs;
• We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on everyday and lifestyle essentials.
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.
• Health Cash Plan
• Gym memberships scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
To apply clink on this link:
https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
For more information or if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact school on 02476 392272.