Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is seeking a Phase Leader to join our innovative Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future for our children.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on making a difference. Your specific responsibilities will be tailored to your strengths, interests and expertise, ensuring you can shine in a role that suits you best.

At Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, we believe every day counts for our children. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and committed to providing high quality, engaging, and supportive teaching. You’ll join an exceptional team of professionals who share a passion for putting children at the heart of everything we do.

 About our Partnership

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is proud to be part of The Flying High Partnership, a high performing Multi Academy Trust. With 37 schools across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Nottingham City, we work together to deliver the very best opportunities for our children.

 Why join us?

• A large, thriving school at the heart of the Cotgrave community.
• A commitment to effective pastoral and academic care.
• Strong partnerships with families.
• A creative, innovative and supported staff team who never stop learning and improving.
• A culture built on high expectations, respect, inclusivity and kindness.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about children.
• Is determined to make every day count for our children.
• Is a leader with high standards and knows the importance of strong relationships with their team. 
• Has proven leadership skills that have impacted on provision and standards. 
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 
• Can work effectively with and without direction. 
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism. 
• Is a genuine team player.  

 Your core responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating as part of the Leadership Team to strategically drive the school’s vision and improvement.
• Leading and accelerating progress within a key area across the whole school.
• Conducting monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure consistently high-quality provision.
• Delivering high quality teaching and maintaining an exceptional classroom environment.

 What We Offer:

• Leadership development and career progression opportunities within a high performing Trust.
• Access to Flying High Partnership Futures for exceptional professional learning and national programmes.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• The chance to make a real impact in a school that values creativity, innovation and excellence.

To find out more about our amazing school and the opportunities this role offers, we would ask that you make an appointment with the Head Teacher, Claire Lindsay to visit the school.  If you are unable to visit, please contact the school office to arrange an informal chat instead.   

0115 9892284

office@candlebylane.co.uk

·       Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.