Lead Practitioner - Leading Support Staff Development

Alfred Sutton Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be agreed.

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE, working days to be agreed.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term to 31.8.2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: L3 £54,394
• Actual salary: £32,636

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Lead Practitioner for Leading Support Staff Development, you will:

• Support and enhance the quality of teaching delivered by support staff during PPA and cover periods across the school.
• Work closely with senior leaders and subject leads to model outstanding teaching, deliver bespoke coaching, and lead impactful CPD.
• Provide hands-on classroom support through team teaching and direct intervention.
• Use data, observations, and learning walks to identify professional development needs and measure the impact of initiatives.
• Lead a team dedicated to professional growth and contribute meaningfully to appraisal processes. Plan strategically in partnership with the deputy head team, driving improvement aligned with our School Improvement Plan and Ofsted self-assessment.
• Promote an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters positive relationships with parents and carers.
• This role offers you the chance to influence teaching quality at every level, supporting colleagues to unlock their full potential and, ultimately, improving outcomes for all pupils.

You are a highly motivated and reflective educator who:

• Holds qualified teacher status with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing others, with experience leading CPD and supporting staff.
• Possesses deep knowledge of effective teaching strategies, including differentiation and inclusion.
• Understands instructional coaching models like WalkThrus and uses data insightfully to drive improvement.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, inspiring colleagues through your professionalism and integrity.
• Is committed to fostering an equitable school environment where all pupils are encouraged to excel.
• Thrives in a collaborative setting and embraces ongoing professional growth.

If you are driven by the desire to make a tangible difference and enjoy working as part of a forward-thinking team, you will find this role rewarding and impactful.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and inclusive school community dedicated to professional development.
• Opportunities to lead innovative teaching initiatives and shape whole-school practice.
• Engagement with a leadership team committed to continuous improvement and wellbeing.
• A chance to contribute to a school that values creativity, respect, and pupil-centred learning.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Alfred Sutton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description - LPLTD support.pdf - 250 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alfred Sutton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 684 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alfred Sutton Primary School website
• Email address: adecroos@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189375411
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alfred-sutton-primary-school

We are dedicated to providing an outstanding creative curriculum offer in our richly diverse and vibrant over-subscribed three form entry school. Teachers have the opportunity to plan as a team and engage in a range of CPD opportunities which supports our well-developed curriculum and enables children to thrive.

We pride ourselves on our highly supportive, flexible culture: our friendly supportive staff foster a strong sense of community. Our intent, ‘Happy together. Achieving together.’ truly scaffolds everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Alfred Sutton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adecroos@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk.

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