Phase Leader and Class Teacher

Bygrove Primary School, London, E14 6DN

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bygrove Primary School is looking for a class-based phase leader to lead a team and a key subject area across the school. You will work closely with the other phase leaders and the Headteacher to lead Bygrove together. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to progress to a senior leadership post in the near future.

This is what we are looking for:

• An exceptional teacher with a passion for learning and the ability to develop others

• A team player

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• A positive attitude and a sense of humour

• Someone keen to experience school leadership in preparation for a senior leadership role

What the school offers its staff

• Weekly 1:1s with the Headteacher focusing on personal reflection, coaching and mentoring

• The opportunity to be a part of a cross-school planning team and curriculum team in the Trust

• A wide range of professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for career progression across schools in the LETTA Trust

• Pay ranges in line with the best in the borough

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.

How to apply:

• Online application pack is available on link - www.bygrove.org.uk/vacancies

• To discuss the post or organise a visit contact Fiona Durnian, Headteacher, on 020 7538 4925 or admin@bygrove.org.uk

• Completed applications should be sent to admin@bygrove.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 27th March

Interviews: TBC Friday 17th April

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Bygrove Phase Leader TLR2b Advert Spring 2026.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

Bygrove Phase Leader Person Spec Spring 2026.pdf - 56.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Bygrove Phase Leader TLR2b JD Spring 2026.pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bygrove Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 249 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bygrove Primary School website
• Email address: hr@letta.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 7538 4925
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bygrove-primary-school

Bygrove Primary School is an outstanding one-form entry primary school serving a multicultural community near Canary Wharf in the East End of London. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, well-behaved & they love learning. They achieve results in all subjects that are well above the national average. We have dedicated staff teams who understand that success is built on strong relationships. So how do we do it? We work hard together at doing the right things but we have a lot of fun doing it. Aiming high is our motto & the sky’s the limit!

Arranging a visit to Bygrove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@letta.org.uk.

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