KS2 Phase Leader and Writing Lead from EYFS to Year 6

Summerfield is committed to enabling all pupils to succeed in learning and life and overcome any barriers and difficulties which may hinder this. All staff, irrespective of their role, play a part in this. We have a strong ethos linked to a nurturing and a holistic approach to the learning journey and development of every child. We value a strong working partnership with parents and carers, to support children reaching their true potential and achieving their best outcomes.
Everyone in our school community follows our Ethos of Respect Care Potential
We wish to appoint a KS2 Phase Leader and Writing Lead from April 2024.
The successful candidate will need to be:
• An excellent classroom practitioner who is creative and passionate about their teaching.
• A Leader and role model for staff of all roles within the phase team; holding an understanding that all staff have an important part to play in school life.
• The lead on different aspects within the day to day running of the team such as behaviour management.
• Committed to developing the effectiveness of members of staff within the team for the benefit of the children’s learning.
• Able to understand and analyse data (or be willing to develop this aspect more).
• Committed to raising standards and accelerating progress in English and Maths within the phase.
• Well organised, self-motivated, positive and proactive in leadership.
• Committed to developing the aspects of the wider community role across the whole school.
• Able to show an understanding of the English curriculum across all phases within school.
• Experienced in supporting colleagues to further develop their practice.
• Able to assist the Senior Leadership Team in identifying key strengths and areas to develop within our writing provision.
• Hardworking, flexible and energetic.
We can offer you:
• A commitment to your professional development as a leader (internal and external).
• Regular mentoring from experienced senior leaders.
• Quality weekly leadership time in order to fulfil aspects of your senior leader role.
• A half a day out of class each half term in order to fulfil the requirements of the Writing Lead role.
School is committed to safeguarding children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted, this includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the Right to Work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish Citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the Right to Work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Debbie Slinger on 0113 205 705.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
CV or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please contact Debbie Slinger, School Business Manager on 0113 205 or email, or office@summerfieldprimary.org.uk for an Application Pack and Job Description.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 19th February 2024 at 9am
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 22nd February 2024 – Candidates who have been shortlisted will receive an email with information on interview timings and any other details needed for the process.