Phase Leader

Job overview

Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 800 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.

We are seeking to appoint a full time Phase Leader for Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) from September 2024. This role is based at our Wicken Park campus in rural Northamptonshire, near Milton Keynes. 

The successful candidate will be committed to supporting children to achieve the very best they can through an engaging and inspiring curriculum. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team leader.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that all policies implemented in the school are actively upheld and promoted at all times.
• Motivate, challenge and inspire colleagues to provide good quality education.
• Encourage a sense of purpose, fostering a collaborative and cooperative team approach.
• Provide an excellent role model for pupils and for staff, through classroom practice and professional behaviour that sets a high standard for others.
• To strive for and deliver excellent academic and personal outcomes for all pupils relative to their starting point.

Benefits to working at Akeley Wood School:

• Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free school lunches
• A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.

How to apply:  

• Please download and complete the application form below. 
• Email the application form plus a covering letter to juniorschool.careers@akeleywoodschool.co.uk
• Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role

Deadline for applications: Friday 3rd May 2024, 5.00pm.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.