Phase Leader
Gildersome Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7AB13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01/09/2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 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: Monday - Friday 8.30am-15.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2a
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Phase Leader to join our school community from September 2026.
This is a class-based leadership role, with responsibility for either EYFS or Key part of Stage 2, and includes dedicated leadership time to support the effective leadership of the phase.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is a consistently good or outstanding classroom practitioner with recent, relevant experience in EYFS or KS2
- Has a secure knowledge of the curriculum, including assessment, monitoring and progression within the phase
- Has a passion and determination to ensure all children achieve, and where possible exceed, their potential
- Has high expectations of attainment, behaviour and wellbeing
- Is able to lead, support, inspire and motivate colleagues, working collaboratively as part of a hard working and dedicated team
- Is resilient, flexible and proactive, with a positive approach to problem-solving and change
- Is committed to continuous professional development for themselves and others
- Has the drive to strive for continual improvement and contribute effectively to whole-school development
In return, we can offer:
- Motivated, enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who are eager to learn
- A class-based leadership role with dedicated leadership time to fulfil phase leader responsibilities effectively
- A supportive and approachable senior leadership team and governors who are committed to staff wellbeing and development
- A hard working, collaborative staff team who are passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils
- An excellent school building with good facilities and resources
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a supportive school environment
- A strong sense of community and shared purpose
When you apply, please state which post you are applying for (EYFS or KS2) as the job descriptions vary according to the post
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please telephone the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Please visit https://www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk/vacancies-1for the job description and person specification.
For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary School, please visit:
www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May 2026
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities
- an excellent building with good facilities
- supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community
- career development opportunities
Candidates are welcome to visit the school and this is strongly encouraged. Please call to arrange a mutually convenient time.
For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary, please visit the school website www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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 Gildersome Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gildersome Primary School website
- Email address
- k.suggitt@gildersomeprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2012450
Arranging a visit to Gildersome Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.suggitt@gildersomeprimary.org.uk.
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