Curriculum Lead

Monkwick Junior School; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Perkbox discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Sigma Trust is seeking a Year 6 teacher to join at Monkwick Junior School as Curriculum Lead with a TLR 2C. You will plan engaging Year 6 lessons and drive monitoring of the foundation curriculum to improve pupil outcomes. A January 1, 2027 start date is listed for a permanent, full-time position.

You will contribute to strategic discussions, ensure subject knowledge mapping, and lead curriculum monitoring across year groups, with safeguarding and UK teaching standards at the core.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching in primary education is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and following policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured Year 6 lessons.
• Serve on the school leadership team and contribute to whole-school improvement plans.
• Ensure key knowledge and skills are defined and mapped across year groups.
• Lead curriculum monitoring, review assessment data, and report progress.

Skills

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Primary teaching experience

Job description

Join a Safe and Happy Community at Monkwick Junior School

Are you a passionate individual who can inspire lifelong learners? Do you want to be part of a strong team, built on kindness and respect?

At Monkwick Junior, we are a friendly, ambitious school that is constantly striving to improve what we can offer to both our young people and our community. Our talented staff inspire our students, promoting a positive attitude towards the value and importance of education.

We are looking for a dedicated Curriculum Lead to teach a year 6 class and lead on the monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of the impact of the foundation curriculum, ensuring that key knowledge is clearly identified, consistently assessed, and effectively tracked in order to improve pupil outcomes.

• The start date for this post is 1st January 2027

• This is a permanent, full-time position as a Year 6 Teacher with a TLR 2C as Curriculum Lead.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.

• Play an active role as part of the wider school leadership team, contributing to strategic discussions, decision-making, and whole-school improvement planning.

• Ensure that key knowledge and skills in each foundation subject are clearly defined and mapped across year groups.

• Lead a structured programme of curriculum monitoring in foundation subjects, including scrutiny of assessment data, subject leader reports, pupil outcomes, and pupil voice.

What We’re Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.

• Successful teaching experience within the primary sector.

• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and following relevant policies.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

• Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs

• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

• Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 22nd November 2026.

• The interview date is to be confirmed.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

• We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.