The Phase Leader will be an experienced teacher across the primary age range, particularly Early Years and Key Stage 1. They will be an effective curriculum and team leader, with strong expertise in assessment for learning and the effective assessment of pupils’ progress and will play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team.

They will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum provision, pupil wellbeing, progress and achievement for all children, through careful monitoring and by holding staff to account for the progress their pupils make.

The successful candidate will be a model professional, setting an excellent example to all staff. They will work closely with the Leadership Team to actively promote enrichment, entitlement and achievement, building strong working relationships with all stakeholders and ensuring that the federation provides a high-quality, engaging and well-matched curriculum for every child.

We can offer you:-

• A hardworking senior leadership team who recognises those going above and beyond.
• Experienced, supportive and welcoming colleagues and Governing Body
• Children who are a pleasure to work with and support.
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

Our people are the key to our success. We aim to attract a diverse community of staff from a broad range of backgrounds, demographics and cultures, and create an inclusive environment in which everyone can succeed and flourish. We want to foster a culture in which everyone is united around our shared vision, values and common purpose, and in which individuals are active participants and stakeholders in the success of the Federation.

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date 

Please contact Cetta Guglielmo (PA to Headteacher) if you would like to arrange to visit the school. Candidates wishing to apply must read the person specification carefully and ensure they write about their experience, knowledge and skills in line with the essential and/or desirable criteria when completing the personal statement portion of their application.  

Safeguarding

·         The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation together with the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment

·         The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

·         The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

·         The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

·         The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation is a safer recruitment school. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding check and will be expected to undertake safeguarding training as part of the induction process.

Employment checks required:

·         Enhanced DBS check

·         Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK

·         Evidence of essential qualifications

·         Two satisfactory references

·         Confirmation of medical fitness for employment

·         Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable)