ENGLISH SUBJECT LEADER/KS1 PHASE LEADER

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded school in Worcester is seeking an enthusiastic English Subject Leader/KS1 Phase Leader to join the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership in the English curriculum, lead Key Stage 1, and serve as an exemplary classroom role model. A competitive salary package is offered along with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Commitment to staff well-being

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a subject or phase.
• Secure knowledge of synthetic phonics and early reading.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the English curriculum.
• Lead and manage the Key Stage 1 phase.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of pedagogical strategies

Behaviour management

Knowledge of synthetic phonics

Job description

ENGLISH SUBJECT LEADER/KS1 PHASE LEADER

MAIN SCALE/UPS (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE),£32,916 - £51,048 per annum Plus TLR2 £3,527

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Visits will take place on the following dates:
• Friday 26th September at 4pm
• Tuesday 30th September at 9am
• Thursday 2nd October at 4.30pm

Application forms and an Information Pack are available from the School office.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We would like the opportunity to observe successfully shortlisted candidates, ideally in their own settings, prior to the interviews which will be held in the week beginning 20th October.

Closing date: 4pm on Wednesday 8th October