KS1 Phase Leader TLR2b
Shakespeare Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7NP4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS TLR2b
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and talented leader to the role of Key Stage One Phase Leader in our vibrant and successful school.
As Key Stage One Phase Leader, you will play a critical role in building on the school’s current strengths and taking the school forward on its journey of excellence.
Shakespeare Primary School and Nursery is a larger than average school with over 700 children situated in the heart of Leeds. We serve a culturally rich and diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning whilst supporting and growing the aspirations of our whole community. As a large school we are able to maximise the benefits of collaboration and professional learning between colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, positive person who will:
- Role model excellent classroom practice
- Have a track record of leading curriculum development
- Have the skills and experience to lead and support colleagues in their teaching across the curriculum
- Be highly organized and be able to balance the responsibilities of both leadership and class teaching
- Lead in the monitoring of pupil standards and achievement against annual targets, and track progress
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A team of dedicated and talented colleagues who are determined to deliver excellence in all aspects of their work
- A school that places on-going professional development at the heart of personal and school improvement
- A stunning new building on a new site with fantastic learning facilities both inside and outside of the school building
- A school full of delightful and talented children
- A school that works with a wide range of professional partners to enhance the curriculum and provide the best learning opportunities.
Further details about the role
Visits to school
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed on Wednesday 7th May at 9am-10am, and Tuesday 13th May at 4pm-5pm. Please contact our school office on 0113 535 1000 or email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you are unable to visit, but are interested in finding out more, please contact our office team on 0113 535 1000 to arrange an informal conversation with our Head Teacher.
How to apply
Please visit the vacancy section on our website, https://www.shakespeareleeds.org.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/ where our recruitment brochure and an application form can be downloaded.
The closing date for applications is Friday 16th May at 9am. Please submit your typed application form and covering letter by this date, to recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk. We will confirm receipt of your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shakespeare Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment procedures states that all appointments will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Shakespeare Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 739 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shakespeare Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 535 1000
A curriculum of excellence from the heart of Leeds.
We are a successful and thriving three form entry primary school with children who have a thirst for knowledge and staff who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding educational experience.
We are located in the culturally rich community of Burmantofts and have a brand new building with exceptional facilities to support teaching and learning.
Arranging a visit to Shakespeare Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk.
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