UKS2 Phase Lead and English Lead
Clifton Primary School, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5QP11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role:
As Year 6 Teacher, UKS2 Phase Leader and English Lead, you will:
- Lead and inspire Upper Key Stage 2 with clarity, positivity and high expectations
- Drive excellence in the teaching of English across the school
- Support and develop colleagues through coaching, modelling and collaborative practice
- Play a key role in preparing Year 6 pupils for successful transition to secondary school
- Foster resilience, independence and a love of learning in pupils
- Work alongside senior leaders to further develop teaching, learning and curriculum provision
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and help shape the future direction of leadership within the school
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- Has strong subject knowledge in English and a passion for developing reading and writing across the curriculum
- Demonstrates strong leadership potential and the ability to inspire others
- Values teamwork, collaboration and positive relationships
- Is committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all children
- Has strong communication and organisational skills
- Is reflective, ambitious and eager to continue developing professionally
- Is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
- A highly supportive and experienced leadership team
- Strong mentoring and guidance, particularly for teachers newer to Year 6
- A collaborative and welcoming staff team that shares best practice
- The opportunity to shape a new phase leadership role within the school
- A culture of research-informed practice and evidence-based teaching
- High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
- Well-behaved, respectful and motivated pupils
- A welcoming, inclusive and community-focused school
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
Further information about the job
Due to the promotion of our current English Lead, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Clifton Primary School for a passionate and ambitious teacher to join our team as a Year 6 Teacher with responsibility for UKS2 Phase Leadership and English across the school.
This role presents a unique opportunity to join Clifton at an exciting stage in its development. The UKS2 Phase Leader aspect of the role is new to Clifton, meaning the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and develop leadership structures within Upper Key Stage 2, working closely with senior leaders to make a lasting impact.
We welcome applications from experienced Year 6 teachers, as well as strong classroom practitioners looking to take the next step into leadership. Importantly, if you are newer to Year 6, you will be supported by a highly experienced and knowledgeable leadership team with extensive Year 6 expertise. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative and supportive school, committed to developing staff at every stage of their career.
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school and see Clifton Primary in action. However, as this vacancy has arisen later in the academic year and the application window is shorter than usual, we understand that arranging a visit may not always be possible.
We are therefore also very happy to arrange an informal phone conversation with a member of the leadership team for candidates who would like to find out more about the role, the school and the opportunities available.
Please contact the school office to arrange either a visit or a phone call.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Clifton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 425 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clifton Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@cliftonprimary.ealing.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085745712
Clifton Primary School is situated in the heart of Southall. Our school has been at the centre of the local community for over 100 years and we pride ourselves on firmly holding the pupils’ best interests at the heart of everything we do. Clifton is a culturally diverse two-form entry school with over 400 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6. We foster a love of learning and through our carefully planned curriculum and extra-curricular clubs and additional school opportunities support pupils to ‘Aspire to Achieve.’
To find out more information about our school, please visit www.cliftonprimaryschool.com and our Instagram account to see the exciting things we get up regularly @cliftonprimarysouthall.
Arranging a visit to Clifton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@cliftonprimary.ealing.sch.uk.
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