KS2 Phase Leader

Upper KS2 Phase Leader and English Lead
Location: Harrow - HA7
Contract: Fixed-term (January - July 2024), Full-time (with very high potential for permanent role from September 2025)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: January 6 2024

Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? An excellent school based in Harrow is seeking a highly skilled KS2 Phase Leader and English Lead to join their team from January to July 2024, with the possibility of a permanent position from September 2025.

This KS2 Phase Leader Role:

This unique role combines classroom teaching and leadership responsibilities, offering the chance to:

• Teach Year 5: Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons to inspire our Year 5 students.
• Lead the English Curriculum: Take responsibility for English across the school, driving literacy outcomes and curriculum development.
• Lead the Upper Key Stage 2 Phase (Years 5 & 6): Provide leadership and support to colleagues in Upper KS2, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities of a KS2 Phase Leader:

• Plan and deliver innovative lessons in Year 5, engaging students in a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Oversee English teaching and assessment across the school, with a focus on improving literacy standards.
• Lead and support the Upper KS2 phase, helping to shape the phase's strategy and direction.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to maintain high academic and pastoral standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5 or Year 6.
• Previous leadership experience within a school, especially in leading a subject or phase would be ideal but not essential.
• A passion for English and raising literacy standards across the school.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and support colleagues.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and an enhanced DBS clearance.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance for a permanent leadership role from September 2025 for the right candidate.
• Supportive leadership and a commitment to staff well-being and development.

How to Apply:

If you are a highly skilled and motivated educator looking for a KS2 phase leader role with long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will commence from November 4th 2024.

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