Key Stage Phase Leader – Middle Years (Years 3 & 4)

St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1HB

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M4 - U3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an excellent class teacher ready to develop or further your career as a phase leader?

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, highly effective and passionate class teacher looking to develop or further their career as a Phase Leader. You will have high expectations of what can be achieved by all children and a proven record of raising pupil attainment. Leading both a core subject and a team of teachers, you will be key in our journey to improve the outcomes for our children.

As Phase Leader you will:

• Lead, inspire and motivate others
• Lead on teaching, learning and assessment in your Phase Team
• Model excellent classroom practice, having high expectations of all
• Lead a subject
• Be an active part of our Leadership Team and help shape the future of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who thrive in an exciting and engaging learning environment
• A happy and dedicated staff team committed to what is best for our pupils
• Excellent CPD opportunities including leadership development
• Supportive committed Senior Leadership Team and Governors
• Leadership and Management time to carry out your responsibilities
• A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We would be delighted to hear from you and our Headteacher, Andy Spooner, would be pleased to either show you around the school or speak with you on the phone if you were keen to pursue this role. Do not hesitate in contacting the school office on 01235 520456 or email head.3247@st-nicolas.oxon.sch.uk to make either a phone or school visit appointment.

Please ensure that you detail any gaps in employment and use the person specification when you prepare your application as shortlisting for interview will be based on how closely you demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria. We do not accept CVs. If you are shortlisted, we will take up written references before your interview so please provide permission for this and provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees. One of your referees must be your current or last employer and if you are employed in a school, must include your current headteacher.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16th April 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Phase Leader person specification - April 2026.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

phase-leader-job-description April 2026.pdf - 156 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon website
• Email address: head.3247@st-nicolas.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01235520456
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicolas-church-of-england-primary-school-abingdon

Arranging a visit to St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head.3247@st-nicolas.oxon.sch.uk.

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