Phase Lead
Haveley Hey Community School, Manchester, M22 9NS17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 and £37,101
Additional allowances
TLR2B allowance of £5,870 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Responsibility of the Post
In addition to those professional responsibilities which are required of all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibility will be to focus on raising the standards of teaching, learning, achievement and attainment for pupils in Key Stage 1, phonics and early reading. The post holder will be accountable to the Head of School.
Professional Responsibilities
The post holder will be required to exercise their professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below:
Making an impact on the educational progress of pupils beyond those directly assigned:
oEnsuring that appropriate targets exist for pupils in Key Stage 1
oMonitoring pupil performance against targets
oEnsuring that pupils experience an educational programme that is personalised to the particular needs identified through a robust assessment system
oMonitoring progress and taking appropriate action
oContributing to the ongoing school self-evaluation process
oLiaising with other Phase Leaders to ensure continuity and progression
oContributing to school improvement priorities across the curriculum
oDeveloping and monitoring specific curriculum initiatives in Key Stage 1 in collaboration with the deputy head teacher for curriculum
oLeading on phonics and early reading as determined by the Head of School
oLiaising with staff to ensure smooth transition from one phase to another, including co-ordination of the ‘handover’ of relevant documents
oMonitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and learning and standards within the phase, using a variety of methods including tracking, data analysis, observing lessons, monitoring plans and bookwork, speaking to children about their learning
oUse the above information to action required support – including setting targets for continuous improvement.
Leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others
oProviding an effective role model in terms of your own classroom practice – expectation is that observed teaching is strong
o Ensuring effective implementation of school improvement priorities in Key Stage 1
o Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning and sharing judgements with all relevant colleagues as appropriate
o Identifying key professional development needs
o Ensuring that such needs are addressed through the provision of high quality coaching and mentoring and access to appropriate training and other CPD opportunities
o Leading phase team meetings
o Attending and contributing to the wider Senior Leadership Team and Governor meetings when appropriate
o Leading the team in ensuring effective communication with parents and carers, SLT, governors, school and the wider community
o Showing a commitment to work outside directed time when required.
Managing and developing the work of colleagues
The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable on a day-to-day basis for the work of their colleagues in Key Stage 1
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive, collaborative staff team
- Opportunities for professional development within a multi-academy trust
- A nurturing environment where you can make a real difference to children’s lives
- A secure, stimulating and ambitious school setting
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
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.
About Haveley Hey Community School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 436 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Haveley Hey Community School website
- Email address
- l.higginbotham@cosst.co.uk
Haveley Hey is a good school (Ofsted March 2019) with a caring and nurturing atmosphere that pupils, parents and staff are proud to be a part of. As part of the Children of Success Schools Trust (CoSST), working closely with our partner school, The Willows Primary School, our aim is to raise the aspirations and improve the life chances for our pupils and families in Wythenshawe.
Arranging a visit to Haveley Hey Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.higginbotham@cosst.co.uk.
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