Phase Leader Key Stage 2

The Heights Academy, Solihull, B36 0DD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Allowance + TLR2a

Phase Leader Key Stage 2 job summary

ROLE: Phase Leader Key Stage 2

Salary Range: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance of £2786 + TLR2a of £3526

Location: The Heights Academy, Auckland Dr, Birmingham, B36 0DD

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Job Overview:

At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission - empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Phase Leader to join The Heights Academy.

The Heights Academy opened in September 2023, initially to pupils in Key Stage 2 and 3, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4.

All pupils at The Heights Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), with some pupils presenting with associated Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead meaningful improvement in teaching and learning within Key Stage 2.

To develop the Explorer Pathway across KS2, KS3 and KS4, creating a coherent and appropriately adapted curriculum for pupils working well below age-related expectations in line with pupil needs using specialist approaches.

To improve pupils’ progress, wellbeing and independence, particularly for all pupils who have autism and EHCPs.

To develop staff, through mentoring, modelling effective practice and delivering targeted CPD for KS2 and the Explorer Pathway.

To contribute to school strategy, using assessment, pupil progress information and interventions to improve outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to plan and deliver engaging, appropriately differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with ASC and associated SEND.

Be able to adapt learning programmes in response to pupils’ EHCP outcomes, abilities, interests and aspirations.

Create a structured, predictable and supportive learning environment in which pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

Have experience of coaching and developing staff.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher, Lisa Walker.

T: 0121 269 6000 E: info@heights.fet.ac

Benefits:

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits

. Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner

Staff voice - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas

Comprehensive induction and probation support and a supportive appraisal system

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

Learning and development - including online learning and other resources

Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks

Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing package and family friendly policies

Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

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 The Heights Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 7 to 16
• Size: 69 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Heights Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-heights-academy

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