Phase Leader

Southfield Primary Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE

75 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR 2b

Phase Leader job summary

About Our School

At Southfield, we have high aspirations for every child and through our school values, which underpin everything that we do, we strive to enable all children to develop and realise their full potential as part of the Southfield family.

We believe that all children can achieve this and that it is our responsibility to meet the unique needs of everyone to achieve equity.

Southfield is a school where 'Learning comes to life' and every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school.

We provide a curriculum that is creative, rich in opportunity and full of challenge. we have a highly motivated, resourceful, and committed team of staff and governors who care about and nurture the needs of every child.

Phase Leader

As a school committed to teacher development, Southfield Primary Academy are delighted to have the opportunity to welcome an ambitious professional ready for a new challenge within our busy and thriving school. This teaching vacancy would suit those with experience who are looking for a fresh challenge.

The role will be based in EYFS/KS1 initially.

Are you:

Calm, patient and resourceful?

Fully committed to the principles of inclusion?

Able to recognise and value the diverse social and cultural needs of our children and community?

Full of energy and enthusiasm?

Passionate about making a difference to children's lives?

We can offer:

A welcoming and friendly workplace with an exceptionally dedicated staff team.

A highly skilled, experienced, and committed senior team.

A well-resourced working environment.

A strong and highly responsive central trust support team.

Staff well-being is a priority for our team, and we work closely with our staff to achieve a positive work/life balance.

Arrange a Visit

Visits to tour our school are welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Please contact Dani Keech- dkeech@southfield-primary.co.uk/ 01582 604876 to arrange a visit, answer any queries, or for an informal chat.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date if sufficient interest is received. If you are interested in the role, please do apply as soon as possible

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 Southfield Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southfield Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfield-primary-school-lu4-0pe

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