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Year 5 & 6 Phase Team Lead
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PRThis job expired on 24 March 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching hours. Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who embodies the following skills and experiences:
- Passionate Educator: A strong passion for education, alongside a clear vision for academic excellence, is essential. You should be committed to creating an inspiring learning environment that fosters curiosity and a love for learning.
- Leadership Skills: The ability to lead, organise, and direct staff within the phase to ensure effective and high-quality teaching is necessary. You will be responsible for motivating and guiding your team to deliver the curriculum effectively and to meet the diverse needs of our children.
- Positive Impact: A proven track record of positively impacting a phase team is essential. We seek someone with at least 2 years’ experience teaching Year 6. We would like someone who leads by example, encourages collaboration, and is committed to the continued professional development of all staff members. Your leadership will contribute to building a strong team dynamic where all voices are valued.
- Innovative Thinking: We are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and innovative teaching strategies to the classroom. Your ability to adapt and deliver the curriculum creatively will engage our pupils and enhance their educational journey.
- Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills are crucial for collaborating with staff, parents, and the wider community. You will be an advocate for our children, liaising with stakeholders to ensure their educational needs are met and to promote the achievements of our school.
What the school offers its staff
At Bradley Barton Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing and supportive environment for both staff and students. Joining our team offers an array of benefits:
- Forward-Thinking Team: Be part of a forward-thinking, driven team whose passion for the best outcomes for children is second to none. Our collaborative ethos encourages sharing of best practices and mutual support.
- Professional Development: We are committed to the professional growth of our staff. You will have access to a range of continuing professional development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and further your career.
- Positive Climate: Enjoy a positive school climate that prioritises the well-being of both students and staff. We believe that staff morale is crucial to fostering an environment where both teaching and learning can thrive.
- Engagement with Parents and Community: Our school has a strong community spirit and actively values the contributions of parents and guardians. You will have the chance to engage with the broader community, strengthening the supportive network around our pupils.
- Enhanced Curriculum: Work within a curriculum that is designed to meet the needs and interests of all pupils, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to education.
If you are an ambitious educator eager to embrace this exciting opportunity as a Year 5 & 6 Phase Lead at Bradley Barton Primary School, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to ensure every child reaches their full potential. This role comes with a teaching commitment of 4 days.
Bradley Barton School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be completed as part of the job offer process.
Visits to the school are highly recommended, please contact our office team on 01626 203450 or email recruitment@bradleybarton.com to arrange a meeting and tour of our wonderful grounds with our Headteacher.
Tour dates available:
Tuesday 11th March – 10:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Wednesday 19th March – 10:00am, 2:00pm and 4:30pm
A full application pack including job description can be found on the vacancies page of our website www.bradleybarton.com/vacancies/
Please email all completed applications to recruitment@bradleybarton.com
The selection process
- Initial contact with school/candidate
- School tour or Teams meeting
- Longlisting
- Visits to candidates’ schools
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- Appointment
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 24th March 2025
Interviews: Thursday 3rd April 2025
To start: September 2025
Our privacy notice for Job Applicants is available on our website www.bradleybarton.com\vacancies\
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 471 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit website
- Email address
- recruitment@bradleybarton.com
- Phone number
- 01626 203450
Arranging a visit to Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bradleybarton.com.
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