Phase Leader

Overton Church of England Primary School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 3ES

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main with UPS potentially
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge?

Are you driven and determined to secure the highest quality outcomes for all children?

Do you have vision, moral purpose, energy and a sense of humour?

Overton is an ambitious, thriving and outward-facing school, driven by our mantra of ‘Excellence for All. This belief underpins every decision we make and every interaction we have - for our children, our staff and our wider community. We refuse to place limits on what is possible and are uncompromising in our pursuit of excellence, opportunity and care for all.

This is an exceptionally exciting time to join Overton. We have just appointed a new experienced Head Teacher who will also start in September 2026.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with the new head to influence our culture, ethos, and child experience- ensuring every child thrives in a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving environment. We need a Phase Leader who truly understands our school - someone who can inspire, motivate, and drive lasting change. There may be an opportunity for a post threshold teacher or for the Upper pay range to be considered for the right candidate.

If you have the vision, passion, and leadership to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have led significant improvement and can demonstrate impact
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude and consistently demonstrate leadership behaviours
• Are passionate about children and staff achieving their best
• Can manage and foster excellent relationships across the whole school community
• Have excellent classroom practice with experience across the primary age range
• Have an experience of coaching, mentoring and facilitating adult learning

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Opportunities to make a significant contribution to Overton
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward thinking Leadership Team
• A school which values distributed leadership
• High quality professional development
• A strong, supportive ethos
• Children who demonstrate positive learning behaviours
• An innovative approach to curriculum design

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Our website has lots of information too. Please be aware that the closing date is 11 May 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will be on Friday 15 May 2026.

www.overtonprimary.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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 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.

About Overton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Overton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: f.wyeth@overton.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01256 770249
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/overton-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a two form entry school with 10 acres of grounds set in a large Hampshire village.

Arranging a visit to Overton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email f.wyeth@overton.hants.sch.uk.

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