Phase Leader (Core Subject)
Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8BY46 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,443.00 - £52,613.00 Annually (FTE) Salary is calculated as TMPS/TUPS +TLR2
Phase Leader (Core Subject) job summary
After successfully opening in September 2020, our school has continued to grow each year and we are now reaching it's maximum capacity. Therefore, we are looking to appoint a new teacher as we fill our final class. This role will likely be in Key Stage 2 and would suit an experienced practitioner with some leadership experience. It is very important that the right candidate fits in well with our school's ethos and culture.
This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, competent and creative professional who is willing to work with us to improve the life chances of our pupils, contribute positively to our inclusive community and benefit from the opportunities for high-quality training and development that we offer.
Visits to our school are encouraged, so please get in touch if this role is of interest to you.
About The Leadership:
As part of our school's vision for preparing pupils to thrive in today's world, our educational culture is built upon 4 concepts:
High Academic Standards- to have the courage to aim high and persevere in all learning, developing our pupils to read, write and communicate well.
Experiential Learning- to help our children for joy in their learning and drive their curiosity about the world in which they live.
Enriching and Empowering Opportunities- to help our children understand where they fit into our society and gain a sense of empowerment and demonstrating kindness to their various communities.
Complimentary Technology- to develop our pupils’ skills, awareness and attitudes in an increasingly digital world and promote digital creativity and accessibility for all.
We are looking for a leader who shares our vision, and has a proven track record of leading school initiatives. The successful candidate will work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to drive a core curriculum subject, ensuring that it aligns with our experiential approach to learning as well as enhancing some of the more traditional learning methods, thus and making the curriculum accessible to every pupil.
The senior leadership element of the role will include phase leadership (likely to be upper or lower key stage 2), and will entail leading a team consisting of 2 year groups and include duties such as holding phase meetings, supporting colleagues and joining SLT meetings.
To support the leadership, we will offer:
- A supportive leadership team who supports these aims and will share the responsibility of the whole school development
- Regular coaching/mentoring with the HT or DHT to support you in your role
- Dedicated weekly management time to drive the project, support staff and monitor impact
- A school with fantastic resources, hardworking ambitious pupils and supportive parents
- Leadership support from the Primary First Trust's experts in digital learning
Experience of phase leadership or core subject leadership may be a benefit, however we are looking for the right person primarily. That is: someone who shares our school's vision and can plan a route to make it a reality; someone committed to preparing our pupils to thrive in life; someone who is keen to learn and grow as part of this journey.
If you are interested in the role, please make an appointment to visit us and meet with Mr Clayton to find out more about our ambitious plan.
About The Teaching:
We are looking for an inclusive practitioner who is passionate about making a difference. This is someone who is proactive and well-organised, with high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. You should be an excellent communicator and team player, and you will be able to give our pupils the skills and experiences to enable them to be confident, independent, and active learners as they continue their journey towards a full, successful, and happy life.
You will be able to:
- Show a detailed knowledge of the development and progression of subject(s) taught and keep up to date with developments in pedagogy for the subject(s) taught.
- Set appropriate and demanding targets for pupils' learning and motivation, identifying clear teaching objectives, content, structure and sequences to ensure all pupils can reach their potential in the subject taught and in literacy, numeracy and ICT.
- Use teaching methods that keep pupils engaged, including stimulating curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation, and good use of resources.
- Secure high standards of pupil behaviour through well-focused teaching, establishing appropriate rules which pupils respect, and dealing with inappropriate behaviour in line with the behaviour policy.
- Build supportive relationships with parents.
If you are a teacher, who can make learning fun, engaging and memorable, while being reflective and continually seeks to improve your practice, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work with Springhead Park Primary School and The Primary First Trust
Springhead Park Primary School has excellent resources, vibrant teaching spaces and highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and develop. Springhead Park Primary School is a truly supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
We have experienced leaders who are highly ambitious, that really care about the pupils and staff at the school, which was recognised in our 2023 OfSTED report, in which we were graded as 'Good' in all areas.
We are committed to supporting and training our teachers to reach their full potential and our CPD is exceptionally strong for all staff - the Primary First Trust offer robust and supportive leadership programmes which support the individual development of leaders at all stages of their career,
This post will give you the opportunity to work as part of a team with dedicated, professional and determined staff, where you can make a tangible difference to our community. You would also have the opportunity to be part of Trust-wide collaborative groups covering elements of teaching ranging from education and curriculum, to wellbeing or inclusion.
We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice.
You will also have access to the national terms and conditions and generous Teacher's Pension Scheme.
Next Steps
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation or visit the school before applying, please call us. We will happily provide you with as many details as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be emailed with the shortlisting decisions. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.
If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team at hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.
If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity
The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.
The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone can feel to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.
The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.
No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springhead Park Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springhead Park Primary School website
We work in collaboration with our Trust, The Primary First Trust, which currently consists of ten primary schools in Medway, Kent and Bexley. This gives us a wide support network and allows our staff to grow professionally and our children to achieve excellence.
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