Phase Leader
Waulud Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
24 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2B allowance (£5,642 gross per annum)
Phase Leader job summary
Phase leader – KS1
Required for: April 2025 Salary: MPS/ UPS + TLR 2B £5,642 (This post is not suitable for NQTs)
A unique opportunity for an inspirational Phase Leader to lead and take it to the next stage in its development has arisen. Could this be you?
We are looking to further strengthen the extended leadership team with the addition of an inspiring classroom teacher to be Phase Leader. This is an ideal middle leadership role for an experienced teacher who enjoys making a positive contribution to the whole school and who wants to take the step up into leadership with the support of an experienced and supportive team.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
is an outstanding practitioner who has a proven track record of having a positive impact on pupil outcomes
has some leadership experience and has high aspirations for all pupil’s achievement and behaviour
is inspired and passionate about learning and has the ability to motivate and inspire others
values inclusion and has a genuine interest in working with a team, taking risks and trying new and innovative ways of working
has a clear commitment to whole school improvement with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community. We believe that children need to understand what they are learning, why they need to know it and to have the opportunity to apply their learning in meaningful ways.
The role:
to lead a phase to achieve high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils through provision of a creative and rigorous curriculum.
take specific responsibility and accountability for the day to day management and organisation.
to promote the wellbeing of staff and pupils in the school
lead and co-ordinate work, ensuring all statutory and school assessments are undertaken and to be accountable for standards within the phase.
Everything we choose to do must have a positive impact on our children and help our school achieve its vision. Our school is a successful school. Wellbeing is prioritised for all members of our school community. Children are given limitless opportunities to ‘Believe Achieve and Grow’.
The successful candidate will also be involved in shaping the wider future of our school. As a team, we work collegiately to improve all aspects of our school. We never sit still and we always expect the best for our children and families. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is ready to take the next step in their career.
The school:
Waulud Primary School and Nursery is a 2-form entry primary school in Luton, serving a diverse community. The school is on an exciting journey to be the best it can be. We have high aspirations for all pupils and staff and provide a ‘nurturing and caring environment'
What we will offer:
An experienced leadership team focused on school improvement and committed to professional development for all staff. Support and development through an effective appraisal system and regular feedback from monitoring. A welcoming ‘oasis’ with an enthusiastic team and motivated children who are eager to make good progress and have a desire to learn.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.
If you want to make a difference we would encourage you to get in touch.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and a mutually beneficial time can be arranged by contacting the school office. Please contact us on HR@wauludprimary.co.uk or 01582 593469
Thank you for your interest in our school, and we look forward to meeting you soon.
If you are interested, please apply at www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and person specification from the school office. Applicants for this public facing role will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently spoken in English.
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employment and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
Closing Date and shortlisting: Friday 24th January 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 27th January 2025
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 are not accepted.
About Waulud Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Waulud Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Waulud Primary School is a two form entry school with a culture of High Aspirations for all pupils and staff. Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded us as a 'Good' School.
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