Phase Leader

Posted 26 August 2025
Salary £130 - £180 per day
LocationUpminster
Job type Teacher
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP208792CT3100-A468180

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Phase Leader to join our ambitious and supportive school team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and inspiring leader to take the next step in their career, guiding and supporting colleagues within KS1 and KS2.  Assisting half a day in reception, Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6 alternating weekly. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Phase Leader:

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction within the [Insert Phase] to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement.

  • Support, coach and mentor teachers within the phase, driving professional development and sharing best practice.

  • Monitor pupil progress and attainment, ensuring interventions and support are effective.

  • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape curriculum development and whole-school improvement priorities.

  • Foster a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture where both staff and pupils thrive.

  • Lead by example as an excellent classroom practitioner.

Ideal Phase Leader:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and proven classroom excellence.

  • Previous leadership or middle leadership experience (e.g. subject leadership or phase coordination).

  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills as a Phase Leader.

  • A clear vision for raising standards and supporting staff development.

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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