Phase Lead and Class Teacher

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5BB

24 days remaining to apply

Start date details
10th April 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale; UPS considered depending on experience + TLR 2

Phase Lead and Class Teacher job summary

Join Our Team - Phase Leader

At Leamington Primary Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment where both our pupils and staff can thrive. We are excited to be recruiting a class teacher and KS1 phase leader, to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, experienced teacher who is ready to make a difference at a leadership level.

As a proud member of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential. Our school is a vibrant and supportive environment where our children and staff thrive, creativity is encouraged, and every child is at the heart of our decisions. The school's motto is 'Nurture and Love to Educate'. At Leamington, the children are at the forefront and we work tirelessly to provide the highest standards of teaching and learning, as well as a fantastic personal development offer. Our school is at the heart of the Leamington community and we are proud of everything that we achieve everyday.

If you’re an aspiring school leader with a passion for raising standards, developing outstanding teaching and leading, and inspiring children through our curriculum, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

The role includes a teaching commitment and leadership time, balanced to support our school's continuous improvement and your own development. This is a key role for someone with a relentless drive to improve outcomes, who is ready to lead across the school and contribute to its long-term vision.

We Can Offer You:

A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
A clear leadership development pathway, including access to the full suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), delivered through our very own Teaching School Hub.
Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
A leadership role with strategic responsibility for the KS1 team, focussed on standards of teaching and learning. You will also be a part of the school leadership team.
The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
A balance of class responsibility and leadership time, tailored to school needs.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
A fantastic workplace where magic happens every day for both children and staff.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is a consistently strong classroom practitioner, with high expectations and a belief that all children can achieve.
Has experience in whole-school leadership.
Delights in being with children and puts their well-being and success at the heart of everything, helping them to overcome barriers.
Embraces creativity and has a positive outlook on life.
Is fascinated by the learning process and actively seeks new ideas and research.
Is willing to take risks and explore innovative opportunities to enable every child to thrive.
Is committed to continually developing as a facilitator of learning.
Loves supporting and inspiring fellow staff and children.
Has great ideas and is eager to share them!
Sincerely values every member of the school community.
Believes in each child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for inclusive, values-led education.
Is prepared to go the extra mile to ensure every child gets an exceptional offer!

Application Details

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date. Visits to the school are also highly encouraged- come and see what we are about and whether we are the place for you!

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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

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.