👋 Welcome to Coleham Primary School

We are a vibrant two‑form entry primary school with a clear vision: to provide an excellent education for every child.

Creativity, caring, and community form the beating heart of Coleham Primary School. These values shape everything we do — from the way we teach, to the relationships we build, to the opportunities we create for our children and families.

The Arts is alive and well at Coleham with our own specialist Teachers for Sport, Languages and Music. We are quite possibly the only school with our own Art Gallery and Victorian Museum! Located in our listed historic Coach House!

Come and visit us! We welcome every Job Opportunity with personal tours as its important that you love the school as much as we do!

🎨 Creativity

We are proud of our creative curriculum, where every subject is passionately celebrated. Specialist teachers in music, languages, and PE bring expertise and energy that help children discover what they love. We are committed to nurturing every child’s passions and inspiring them to become the very best version of themselves, with ambitions that match their potential. Through our extensive enrichment and careers offer, we provide rich, rewarding experiences that lay the foundations for successful futures.

💛 Caring

Caring, nurturing relationships are at the heart of our school. Mutual respect allows us to set — and live up to — high expectations for learning and behaviour. This culture of care extends beyond the classroom to families and the wider community. By working together with compassion and understanding, we ensure everyone feels included, supported, and valued.

🌍 Community

Everyone in and around our school is part of our inclusive community. We thrive on collaboration, celebrating achievements both inside and outside the school. We aim to instil a deep sense of belonging and pride. As children grow with us, they develop independence, resilience, and a strong voice. They gain opportunities to make a difference, carrying these values forward into the communities they will shape in the future.

🏫 About Coleham

Looking to join a caring, creative, and successful school at the heart of its community?

When people ask what we’re looking for when recruiting, the answer is simple — it’s not what, but who. We believe in matching each person’s unique strengths to the right role within our school. Coleham is a special place, and we look for people who feel that spark too.

We want someone who enjoys life, supports the team, and brings their hobbies and interests into school. We value kindness, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Above all, we believe that being a genuinely good person speaks louder than anything else. Integrity, positivity, and a caring heart help create the happy workplace we’re so proud of.

If this sounds like you, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’d love to welcome.

🌟 What Coleham Can Offer You

• A warm, friendly, close‑knit team where staff are valued and wellbeing is high on everyone’s agenda.

• A creative and inspiring environment where ideas are encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and staff feel empowered to make things happen.

• A school built on strong relationships, especially with our local community, where collaboration and connection matter.

• A vibrant creative curriculum that celebrates every subject and offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities — we regularly step beyond the classroom and make the most of our town‑centre location.

• A place where individuals truly matter — whether pupils, families, staff, or any of our many stakeholders.

• Pupils with high aspirations who love learning and take great pride in their school.

• A reflective and ambitious staff team striving for excellence, open to new ideas, willing to adapt, and humble enough to acknowledge mistakes — always putting children at the heart of every decision.

❤️ Investing in Our People

At the heart of our organisation is a simple belief: when we invest in our staff, we invest in the future of every child we serve. That’s why we are deeply committed to nurturing the talent and ambition of every member of our team.

We provide high‑quality training and fully supported professional qualifications that can be completed on the job, ensuring development is accessible, meaningful, and rooted in real experience. Many of our Teaching Assistants are currently working towards their Level 3 SEND qualification, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication.

Whatever your passion or career pathway, we will champion you. We don’t hold people back; we lift them up. We want our staff to be ambitious, to grow, and to progress — even if that journey eventually takes them beyond us. Because ultimately, when someone becomes the best version of themselves, children everywhere benefit.

We see it as our duty to develop, empower, and inspire the people who choose to work with us. Their success becomes part of our story, and their impact reaches far beyond our walls.

🌿 Staff Wellbeing

To give the very best to our pupils, we know we must first look after ourselves and one another. Staff wellbeing sits at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a happy, supportive workplace where everyone feels cared for, trusted, empowered, appreciated, and valued. Every member of the Coleham Team plays a vital role in nurturing this ethos.

Just as we teach our children to be ambitious and reach their full potential, we role‑model this by investing in our staff. Through clear development pathways and rich CPD opportunities, we help colleagues grow in their careers and flourish both personally and professionally.

We proudly sign up to the DfE Wellbeing Charter, demonstrating our commitment to a healthy, positive working environment. Our Wellbeing Representatives actively monitor and champion the wellbeing work taking place across the school, ensuring that staff voice, support, and care remain central to everything we do.

🛡️ Safeguarding Statement

The 3–18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer‑facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.

🏫 Coleham Primary School

Proudly part of The 3–18 Education Trust

Coleham Primary School joined The 3–18 Education Trust in 2017.

We are proud to be part of a community of Shropshire schools driven by the shared vision “to ensure every individual is in a great school.” United by common values, we work closely with our Trust and partner schools to deliver excellent educational experiences and opportunities for all.

🎁 The 3–18 Education Trust Staff Benefits

Our Trust offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive pension scheme offering 28.68% for teachers and 19% for support staff

• A minimum of 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional five days after five years’ service

• A special leave policy providing paid time off for unplanned life events or family milestones

• Salary savings schemes for home purchases, electronics and holidays

• Family‑friendly policies that support a healthy work–life balance

• Mental health and wellbeing support, including online GP services, free eye tests, flu vaccinations and outstanding occupational health provision

• A 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for staff and family members, including access to independent counselling specialists

• A generous cycle‑to‑work scheme

• Long‑service awards, sick pay benefits and death‑in‑service cover

• Additional benefits in many schools, such as gym and swimming pool access, discounted on‑site catering and free parking

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🚀 Career Progression with 3–18 Inspiring Futures

3–18 Inspiring Futures is The 3–18 Education Trust’s commitment to professional learning and development. From early career support and leadership programmes to teacher training and professional qualifications, this comprehensive offer empowers colleagues to grow, thrive and progress at every stage of their career.

Find out more at: 3–18 Inspiring Futures – The 3–18 Education Trust