Phase Leader

Woodthorpe Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 2RU

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers Main and Upper Pay Scale MPS1-UPS3 (£32,916- £51,048 per annum) plus TLR2a (£3,527 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodthorpe Primary School is looking to appoint an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of outstanding practice, to the role of Phase Leader.

As Phase Leader, you will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the school’s key stage curriculum, delivering high-quality exemplar teaching and effective use of resources. You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning, whilst also carrying out duties as a classroom teacher. You will also be responsible for mentoring and developing staff within the phase, and will offer guidance and support to teaching staff; modelling excellent teaching and learning and showcasing up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice.

If you have experience of leading a core subject, and you’re now looking to take your first steps in middle leadership, then this role is ideal for you. You will empower our children with knowledge, ambition and self-belief, inspiring them to reach their full potential. With the support of the experienced and welcoming leadership team, you will contribute to strategic decision making, to help shape the school’s vision.

If you can help us on our journey, and want to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the school are highly recommended but not essential. If you wish to visit the school, our Head of School would be happy to accommodate you on Monday 13 April at 3.40pm or Wednesday 15 April at 9.40am. Please contact admin@woodthorpe.elt.org.uk to register your interest.

Further details about our school can be found on our website www.woodthorpeprimaryschool.co.uk

A full job description and person specification for both parts of this role, and an application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mrs J Jones.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27 April 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

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

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ELT Primary Phase Leader JD and PS.pdf - 525 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodthorpe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodthorpe Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@elt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodthorpe-primary-school

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