Job Introduction
Vacancy: English Subject Leader & Key Stage 1 Phase Leader
Salary: Main Scale/UPS (dependent on experience) £32,916 £51,048 + TLR2 (£3,527)
Contract: Full time and Permanent
Required from: 1st September 2026
Number on Roll: 297
Age Range: 4 – 9 years
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our senior leadership team as Curriculum Leader for English and Phase Leader for Key Stage 1. This post includes responsibility for teaching a Key Stage 1 class.
About Our School
We are a well-regarded, over-subscribed first school with an excellent reputation in the community. We have strong, positive links with our families and a supportive team of staff and governors who are committed to providing the very best for our children. Our pupils are enthusiastic learners, and our parents value the strong home-school partnerships we foster.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide strategic leadership for the English curriculum, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning across the school.
- Lead and manage the Key Stage 1 phase, motivating and supporting colleagues and driving improvements in pupil outcomes.
- Demonstrate excellent classroom practice, serving as a role model for staff and pupils.
- Contribute to the wider work of the senior leadership team and the ongoing improvement of the school.
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in leading a subject or phase
- Secure knowledge of the teaching of synthetic phonics and early reading, and the ability to support colleagues in this area
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and support others.
- Knowledge of up to date, research informed pedagogy
- Excellent behaviour management and high expectations of all pupils
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
Our School offers:
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Well-behaved, motivated and enthusiastic pupils
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A strong commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
- A well-resourced and stimulating learning environment
Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. These can be arranged by contacting the school office via email office@finstallfirst.co.uk on 01527 872938
Visits will take place on the following dates:
Thursday 16th April – 9am
Friday 17th April – 9am
Tuesday 21st April – 4pm
Wednesday 22nd April – 9am
Application forms and an Information Pack are available from the School office. Application forms should be returned to the school office or emailed to office@finstallfirst.co.uk
Finstall First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We would like the opportunity to observe successfully shortlisted candidates, ideally in their own settings, prior to the interviews. We hope to undertake these observations on the 5th and 6th May.
Closing date: Friday 24th April
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