Phase Leader

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,556.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2 (weighted according to role size)

Phase Leader job summary

St Margaret’s Junior School is a very successful school located at the heart of the community within Rainham, Kent. The school has 365 children on roll from Year 3 to Year 6. The last Ofsted inspection in 2023 graded the school “good” and our last Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) concurred by awarding the school a grading of “good” as well. Together with three other local Church schools, we are part of the Medway Anglican Schools Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious Phase Leader from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take the next step into leadership. This person should have a positive attitude who passionate and dedicated in enabling all of our children to thrive. If you are qualified, enthusiastic and passionate about helping all children, supporting and encouraging them as they strive to achieve their goals and want to work in a well-resourced, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Phase Leader

Pay Range: MPS/UPS + TLR2 (weighted according to role size)

Responsible to: Headteacher / Senior Leader

Purpose of the Role

To lead a defined phase of the school, ensuring high-quality teaching, strong pupil outcomes, and consistent practice across the phase.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership of Staff

• Line manage and support teachers and support staff within the phase

• Contribute to appraisal and performance management

• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to improve teaching

2. Quality of Teaching

• Monitor teaching and learning across the phase

• Ensure consistency of expectations and practice

• Lead improvement in pedagogy and classroom practice

3. Pupil Outcomes

• Be accountable for pupil progress and attainment across the phase

• Analyse data and identify priorities for improvement

• Lead pupil progress discussions within the phase

4. Curriculum & Provision

• Ensure the curriculum is delivered consistently and effectively

• Support staff with planning and assessment

• Monitor provision for all groups of pupils

5. Contribution to Whole School

• Contribute to school improvement priorities

• Work with other leaders to ensure coherence across the school

Accountability

The Phase Leader is accountable for:

• Quality of teaching across the phase

• Pupil outcomes within the phase

• Staff performance and development within the phase

In return the school can offer you:

Dedicated, supportive and friendly staff and governors

Children who enjoy coming to school and are excited about their learning

Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development and learning from highly skilled colleagues

An attractive, well-resourced and maintained environment

Free places in our breakfast club

The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils within a caring school

Informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01634 230998 to arrange an appointment for a school tour with the Headteacher, who can give you more details about what the role entails.

If you would like a snapshot view of what you can expect to find when you come for your visit please look at our school website St Margaret's Church of England Junior School - Home

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 St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Margaret's Church of England Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-margaret-s-church-of-england-junior-school

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is a caring school where all children are valued and encouraged to attain the very best they can. It is one of the largest Church Schools in Medway with approximately 360 boys and girls, aged 7 to 11 in twelve classes.

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