Job Introduction
The Role
This is a very exciting opportunity to join our school as Phase Leader (years 3/4 or 5/6). This role is ideal for an ambitious teacher ready to step into middle leadership. As a Phase Leader, you will oversee either Years 3-4 or 5-6, ensuring consistency in teaching standards, assessment, and pupil outcomes. The successful Phase Leader will be responsible for mentoring staff, leading planning sessions, and supporting the SLT with strategic development. You’ll lead by example in the classroom, taking on responsibility for a well-behaved and high-attaining class, while supporting your phase with targeted CPD and interventions. KS2 Phase Leader – Responsibilities: • Lead teaching and learning across either Years 3/4 or 5/6 • Mentor and coach class teachers • Oversee assessment data and track pupil progress • Support curriculum development in line with school goals What We’re Looking For: • UK QTS and proven KS2 experience (essential) • Clear communicator and role model for staff and pupils (essential)
• Prior experience in a TLR/middle leadership post (desirable) Why Wychwood?
We are a large rural school set in the heart of the beautiful Wychwood community on the edge of the Cotswolds. Our focus is developing a love of learning and ensuring that our children experience success every day in their learning and through their play. Our aim is for all pupils and staff at Wychwood to ‘shine as lights in the world’.
We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. Ofsted (October 2024) described Wychwood as having a ‘close and caring ethos in which everyone is welcomed.’
Our commitment to a lifelong love of learning extends to our staff as well as our pupils, as described here by Ofsted: ‘Staff are wholeheartedly positive about their work at the school. They feel well-supported by leaders, valuing their training and professional development. The school proactively supports staff well-being and helps them to maintain a healthy work-life balance.’
We can offer:
- the opportunity to lead with confidence, shaping provision and ensuring that every child’s needs are met with care, skill, and compassion
- a supportive leadership team, committed to your success and wellbeing as a leader in the school
- parents and children who value our school and the teachers within it
- governors and school leaders who are committed to ensuring that teachers have the space to be creative and opportunities to take risks
- excellent facilities and grounds which include an on-site Forest School area, outdoor swimming pool and astro pitch.
You will need to be:
- Committed to reflecting on your own teaching and learning practice
- Passionate about inspiring learning
- Dynamic and motivating
- Able to communicate effectively with parents and carers
- A team player
- Willing to play your part by planning and delivering exciting and engaging learning experiences.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Our Headteacher, Katy Gent, will be happy to show you around. Please contact the school on 01993 830059
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
