Year Leader - Juniors

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a vibrant Year Leader for their Junior School. This role is perfect for an experienced educator ready to shape academic success and foster a nurturing environment. As a pivotal figure in the school community, you'll collaborate closely with staff, pupils, and parents to ensure every child reaches their potential. With a strong emphasis on leadership and innovation, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from a supportive network and excellent professional development opportunities. Join a team committed to making a difference in young lives!

Benefits

Competitive Pay Scales

Collaborative Support

Professional Development

Chartered Teacher Recognition

Cutting-Edge Pedagogy

Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership

Staff Wellbeing Focus

Cycle to Work Scheme

TSTARS Staff Recognition

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership and innovation.
• Recent successful teaching experience at the primary level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of teachers and teaching assistants.
• Drive high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Monitor pupil progress, behavior, and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Primary Curriculum

Teaching Experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About The Role

Penbridge Schoolisseeking to appoint a vibrant and nurturingYear Leader - Juniorsto join our talented team in the Junior School fromSeptember 2025.

The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with a proven track record of leadership and innovation to lead a specific year group. As the Year Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping academic and pastoral success, working closely with staff, pupils and parents to ensure that every child achieves their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher and emerging leader who is looking to take the next step in their professional journey or for an established Year Lead ready for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

•Lead, support and inspirea team of teachers and teaching assistants within the year group.
•Drive high standardsin teaching, learning and assessment.
•Monitor and supportpupil progress, behaviour, and well-being.
•Coordinate planning and curriculumdelivery to ensure consistency and progression.
•Act as a role modelof outstanding classroom practice.


What you will need to succeed:

•Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)and recent successful teaching experience at the primary level.
•A strong understandingof the primary curriculum and assessment.
•Proven leadership skillsor leadership potential.
•Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
•A passion for teachingand a commitment to pupil achievement and well-being.

Join us in making a difference to young lives and help shape the future at Penbridge School!

About Us

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted

Find out more about our story at:Ethos & Values, Penbridge School

At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.

We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school,benefittingfrom a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contactSarah Arthur [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questionsregardingthisprocessplease [e-mail]