KS1 Phase Leader with responsibility for Maths

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated KS1 phase leader to join our school. We are looking for a leader who can demonstrate excellent teaching and has the ability to motivate and inspire children and adults to achieve their very best. The successful candidate will join a team who are committed to delivering a high quality, lively and interesting curriculum to challenge and inspire all our pupils.  

If you are ambitious and are ready to be part of a leadership team that is passionate about bringing out the best in everyone and have the drive, ideas and high expectations then this is a fantastic opportunity for you. 

This post would be ideal for either an experienced class teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career; or someone who is already an experienced leader looking for a new adventure.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Principal and other members of the school leadership team to lead, motivate, support and develop all staff, to secure and sustain excellent practice in teaching and learning across the school.

When you join us, you can be confident that you will receive the opportunities, guidance and materials you need to be the very best teacher you can be.

By working within the United Learning Trust at Longshaw Primary Academy you can expect the following in return:

• A welcoming school community with friendly and enthusiastic children and staff

• A Competitive Salary

• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and our Trust. We offer NPQML and NPQSL, as well as opportunities for coaching and mentoring in school and within our network of schools.

• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills by working alongside experienced leaders and subject leader advisers.

• Opportunities to work with other colleagues within our local cluster and across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

• An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career.

• A team dedicated to innovative teaching methods and implementing current research.

• At least 3 additional PPA days per year dedicated to planning. 

• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Free access to Perkbox - featuring a range of perks including free access to online wellness and workout classes, a free monthly coffee and film download and money off your weekly shop, high street purchases and meals out. 

• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children; the core value of the Trust is “The best in everyone”

Longshaw is a two form Primary Academy located in Chingford – close to the North Circular and a short walking distance from Chingford Rail Station (Overground to London Liverpool Street). 

Further information about our school can be found on our website and visits to our school are warmly welcomed – You can book a visit by emailing the school office office@longshawprimaryacademy.org.uk or calling the school on 0208 529 5693. 

Longshaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. CVs will not be considered.  

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As a Group, United Learning reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. It’s an ethos we call ‘The best in everyone.’

We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme.