5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunity to start at Emerson Valley Junior School

Year Leader

Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary TMS - UPS

TLR2a- £3526p.a.

Full-Time

You will be responsible for providing leadership and management of your year group’s curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching and effective use of resources. You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, while also carrying out duties as a classroom teacher.

As a Middle leader, you will contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning and be responsible for mentoring and developing staff within the key stage. You will offer guidance and support to key stage teaching staff, modelling best practices and showing up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice.

The Year group Leader will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD, including planning and teaching lessons, assessing pupils’ progress, and managing behaviour effectively.

Key Responsibilities

·         Contribute to strategic decision making, working with school management to share expertise and insight, and help shape the school’s vision.

·         Set high expectations for all pupils in the year group, and inspire and motivate staff and pupils to reach and maintain high standards

·         Lead staff by setting standards through personal classroom practice, demonstrating different strategies to deliver improved pupil performance in year group learning.

·         Provide guidance and support to staff within the key stage, working in partnership with parents and the community, keeping them informed and involved in pupils’ learning

As part of the 5 Dimensions Trust, successful candidates can benefit from working in a multi-academy trust that guarantees:

·         Access to high quality training opportunities

·         A culture where there is a strong focus on employee wellbeing

·         Generous auto-enrolment pension schemes, LGPS and TPS

·         Incremental and inflationary pay progression

·         Bespoke CPD and support

·         Flexible working opportunities and enhanced family leave

·         Access to fitness suites on some school sites

At the 5 Dimensions Trust, we believe that happy employees are the foundation of a thriving organisation. Further information can be found in our People Strategy which outlines our commitment for the next five years.

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April, 9am

Interview date: 20 April 2026

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Tel:   01908 677954     

Email:  recruitment@ct5d.com

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO:   Mr Tony Nelson