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Leader of Teaching and Learning in Key Stage 2

Tower Hill Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0BW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR with TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Leader of Teaching and Learning, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of teachers and support staff across Years 4 - 6.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Support Early Career Teachers and colleagues to continually develop their practice.
• Monitor the quality of education and use evidence to secure improvements in outcomes for pupils.
• Contribute to strategic school improvement and curriculum development.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to strengthen assessment practices and curriculum implementation.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, high expectations and aspiration for every child.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom teacher with a proven record of securing strong outcomes for pupils and is experienced in behaviour management.
• Has experience of leading an area of school improvement or curriculum development.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Can motivate, coach and develop colleagues effectively.
• Has a secure understanding of effective pedagogy, curriculum design and assessment.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continual improvement.
• Shares our values of respect, inclusion and ambition for all learners.

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer:

• Enthusiastic and fun pupils who enjoy learning.
• A committed and supportive staff team.
• A collaborative leadership structure.
• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A culture that values wellbeing, innovation and professional growth.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of our children and families.

Visits to the School

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Visits provide an excellent opportunity to meet pupils and staff and experience first-hand the welcoming ethos of Tower Hill Primary School. Please call us on 01252541786 to arrange a visit or for an application form.

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.

Whilst we are looking to fill a position in January we would be able to wait until half term or Easter for the right candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tower Hill Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tower Hill Primary School website
• Email address: l.ovenden@towerhill.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252541786
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tower-hill-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Tower Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.ovenden@towerhill.hants.sch.uk.

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