Job title:                                              Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader                        
Status:                                                  Permanent
Hours:                                                  32.5 hours
Working weeks per year:                     52 weeks per year
Grade:                                                  Teachers’ Main or Upper Pay Scale + TLR   
Post Start Date:                                    September 2025 or sooner           
Closing Date for Applications:              21st April 2025

Knockhall Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and skilled Phase Leader with responsibility for Upper Key Stage 2. As the leader of the phase, the successful candidate will be responsible in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team for formulating the aims and objectives of the school, particularly relating to years 5 and 6.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering consistently good classroom practice with a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. Your classroom skills will enable you to work collaboratively with others to inspire, develop and support others within the phase. You will have responsibility for monitoring standards and reviewing progress within the phase to ensure high standards and you will have curriculum expertise and confidence to lead a subject.

Your Responsibilities:

•         Lead and Inspire: Motivate and guide colleagues within Upper Key Stage 2, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.

•         Curriculum Development: Shape and implement a dynamic, engaging, and standards-aligned curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our students.

•         Planning Coordination: Oversee phase-wide planning to ensure consistency and quality in teaching and learning.

•         Support Staff Development: Mentor and empower staff to deliver the school’s core aims and achieve exceptional outcomes for students.

•         Exemplify Excellence: Demonstrate outstanding classroom practice, setting high standards for student achievement, behaviour, and engagement.

•         Commit to Growth: Embrace personal and professional development, contributing to school improvement initiatives and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

•         Experience and Expertise: Proven success in teaching, ideally within Key Stage 2, with a strong grasp of child development and effective teaching strategies.

•         Leadership Skills: A track record of motivating and collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

•         Curriculum Knowledge: Deep understanding of curriculum design and the ability to adapt it to meet evolving needs.

•         Classroom Management: Skilled at creating positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.

•         Professionalism and Drive: A proactive commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

•         Qualifications: Relevant teaching qualifications and certifications.

Knockhall Primary School offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be supported by a passionate Senior Leadership Team and have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our vibrant school community.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our exceptional team and help shape the future of our students!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.