PHASE LEADER

Salary: MPS plus TLR2A £8,611 per annum

Contract: Permanent.  Full time                 

Start date: 1 September 2026  

Place of work:   Gamlingay Village Primary, Gamlingay, Bedfordshire       

Are you an enthusiastic, positive and forward‑thinking leader ready to make a significant impact across a primary phase? Do you inspire others with your passion for teaching, learning and children’s progress? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you!

We are excited to be extending our Senior Leadership Team at this transformative moment in our school’s journey, and we are seeking a Phase Leader to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic practitioner to shape high‑quality provision, support colleagues, and drive progress across their phase.

About Our School

Our school is filled with fabulous children who bring energy, curiosity and joy to every day. We are a community rooted in three core values:
Respect • Aspire • Grow
These values guide everything we do — from our relationships to our aspirations for every learner.

We are fortunate to have extensive school grounds, including our very own forest area used for Forest School sessions. This provides incredible opportunities for outdoor learning, exploration and nurturing children’s confidence and independence.

 The Role

As our new Phase Leader, you will:

• Provide inspirational leadership for your phase, ensuring high‑quality teaching and learning
• Support, coach and motivate colleagues to deliver the very best for every child
• Contribute to strategic development as part of our expanding Senior Leadership Team
• Monitor progress and champion inclusion, ambition and excellence
• Help shape an engaging, creative curriculum that makes full use of both indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Model strong professional practice, with a positive, solution‑focused approach

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about primary education and committed to high expectations for all
• Energetic, optimistic and ready to embrace innovation
• A collaborative, supportive leader who brings out the best in others
• Skilled in using assessment to inform practice and raise standards
• Committed to living and modelling our values of Respect, Aspire, Grow
• Eager to contribute to a forward‑moving school at an exciting time of development

 Why Join Us?

• Wonderful pupils who are a joy to teach
• A friendly, dedicated and ambitious staff team
• Extensive grounds and a beautiful forest area supporting outdoor learning
• A school committed to professional development and cultivating leadership
• The opportunity to play a key strategic role as we expand our SLT

Are you ready to help shape the next phase of our school’s journey?  We would be thrilled to hear from you.

For further details on the school please visit our website Welcome to Gamlingay Village Primary - Gamlingay Village Primary