Phase 1 Leader – Woodlands School

Harrow Council; Harrow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and coaching courses

Diverse school community

Well-being support package

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Woodlands School in Harrow is seeking an innovative Phase 1 Leader. This permanent role combines leading Phase 1, delivering English or maths across the school, and teaching a class four days per week with Phase Leader/PPA time for one day per week.

The successful candidate will drive the EYFS curriculum, oversee transitions for new pupils, and contribute to a dynamic, supportive school community with targeted induction and coaching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a key phase in a school.
• Ability to teach across EYFS and core subjects.
• Ability to initiate creative approaches to learning and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead Phase 1 across Woodlands School.
• Teach a class 4 days a week.
• Provide Phase Leader/PPA time 1 day a week.
• Oversee EYFS curriculum and transitions; lead English or maths across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

EYFS curriculum

English instruction

Maths instruction

Job description

Overview

School: Woodlands School

Address: Bransgrove Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6JP

Website: https://www.woodlands.harrow.sch.uk/

Phase 1 Leader

Salary: MPR5 £46,800 – UPR3 £56,154 Outer London + SEN Allowance (£2,787)

Contract: Permanent

Commencement date – 1st January 2027 or as soon as possible

Are you an innovative and inclusive teacher?

Are you looking to continue your growth and development within a special school environment?

About you

Have you got the Courage and the Confidence to take the next step in your career?

An opportunity has arisen for you to develop your leadership practice at Woodlands School

What we need is an exceptional Phase Leader with responsibility for Phase 1. The role will include responsibility for the EYFS curriculum and the curriculum for children who are not engaged in subject-specific learning, new pupils’ transitions in to school and leading English or maths across the school. The successful candidate will teach a class 4 days a week and have Phase Leader / PPA time for 1 day a week.

We are looking for a practitioner who is keen to take on a new challenge and is able to initiate creative approaches to learning and inspire other teachers.

We can offer:

• Individualised and comprehensive induction and training including coaching courses
• Warm and positive working environment and a very diverse school community
• Dynamic and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Well-being support package for our staff including flexible working policy, regular access to professional coaching, staff exercise sessions before/ after school to name a few.

Closing Date: 9 a.m. 30th September 2026

Interview Date: 8th October 2026