Phase Leader

Whitefield Primary Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS plus TLR allowance

Phase Leader job summary

Pioneer Learning Trust is a strong, primary based Multi Academy Trust, taking Chantry Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy and Southfield Primary Academy forward together as a group. Within our Trust and in conjunction with our local School Partnership; we offer extensive training and networking opportunities with excellent career development paths.

At Whitefield Primary Academy our tagline is 'Respecting others and being the best, we can be' and we do this through our values-based education. As as values-based school, our children are empowered to love learning and our school community is a happy, harmonious and engaging place where children feel secure.

As part a Multi Academy Trust- The Pioneer Learning Trust- we work closely with our Trust partners to provide excellent opportunities for our children.

If you are an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards and you are ready for middle leadership then this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

If you want to make a difference to children's futures then Whitefield Primary Academy is the place for you.

We have a vacancy for a Phase Leader to inspire and motivate pupils and adults in one of our school age phases.

The post holder will initially lead Lower KS2 (Years 3 and 4). You will have class teaching responsibility with regular allocated management time in addition to PPA time.

Can you help us to make a difference in children's lives through positive engagement in learning?

Phase Leader required from September 2026

Are you:

Committed to getting the best out of your pupils?

Keen to set high expectations and to support children to meet these?

Able to recognise and value the diverse social and cultural needs of our children and communities?

Able to support pupils in literacy and numeracy learning across the curriculum?

In return we can offer a comprehensive CPD programme, with opportunities for career development across our Trust. Staff well-being is a priority for our team and we work closely with our staff to achieve a positive work/life balance.

This includes a welcoming and friendly workplace and well-resourced working environment.

We also subscribe to 'Staff Treats', an employee benefits programme, which includes discounts with a number of retailers and hospitality outlets and membership of an employee assistance programme.

Visits to tour our school sites are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact Megan Hankey- mhankey@whitefieldprimary.co.uk / 01582 596108 to arrange a visit.

Applicants for this public- facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted fort any posts based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date if sufficient interest is received.

If you are interested on the role, please do apply as soon as possible.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whitefield Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 437 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitefield Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitefield-primary-academy

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