KS2 Phase Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Primary Teacher to take on an Interim Phase Leader position within a supportive and forward-thinking primary school from September 2026.

About the role

As Interim Phase Leader, you will have responsibility for leading teaching and learning across an assigned phase, alongside teaching your own class.

You will monitor the quality of teaching through learning walks, observations, book monitoring, and pupil voice, while using pupil outcomes and agreed KPIs to identify priorities and drive improvement.

You will also lead phase meetings, contribute to staff development, support performance management, and work closely with the Inclusion Manager and SENDCo to ensure all groups of pupils make strong progress.

The role also includes leadership of the Literacy curriculum and acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across an assigned primary phase
• Monitor teaching through observations, learning walks, book scrutiny, and pupil voice
• Track pupil progress and be accountable for outcomes across the phase
• Lead phase meetings and contribute to Senior Leadership Team meetings
• Support and develop teachers through CPD and 1:1 professional development
• Set challenging targets and monitor progress against agreed KPIs
• Lead on the Literacy curriculum and monitor pupil outcomes
• Work closely with the SENDCo and Inclusion Manager to promote progress for all pupils
• Line manage teaching staff within the assigned phase
• Support Early Career Teachers as a professional tutor when required
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

About the school

This is a welcoming and ambitious Church of England primary school with high expectations for both pupils and staff. The school is committed to providing an engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning environment, while supporting staff through ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will become an important member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Headteacher and other leaders to drive improvement and ensure the school's vision and expectations are embedded across the phase.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of KS2 Phase Leader you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching as a qualified Primary Teacher
• Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning
• Experience leading a curriculum area is desirable
• Experience teaching across at least two primary phases is desirable
• Experience supporting colleagues to improve teaching and learning
• Previous Senior Leadership Team experience is desirable
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Years of previous experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].