The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and talented leader to the role of Key Stage One Phase Leader in our vibrant and successful school.
As Key Stage One Phase Leader, you will play a critical role in building on the school’s current strengths and taking the school forward on its journey of excellence.
Shakespeare Primary School and Nursery is a larger than average school with over 700 children situated in the heart of Leeds. We serve a culturally rich and diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning whilst supporting and growing the aspirations of our whole community. As a large school we are able to maximise the benefits of collaboration and professional learning between colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, positive person who will:
- Role model excellent classroom practice
- Have a track record of leading curriculum development
- Have the skills and experience to lead and support colleagues in their teaching across the curriculum
- Be highly organized and be able to balance the responsibilities of both leadership and class teaching
- Lead in the monitoring of pupil standards and achievement against annual targets, and track progress
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A team of dedicated and talented colleagues who are determined to deliver excellence in all aspects of their work
- A school that places on-going professional development at the heart of personal and school improvement
- A stunning new building on a new site with fantastic learning facilities both inside and outside of the school building
- A school full of delightful and talented children
- A school that works with a wide range of professional partners to enhance the curriculum and provide the best learning opportunities.
Visits to school
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed on Wednesday 7th May at 9am-10am, and Tuesday 13th May at 4pm-5pm. Please contact our school office on 0113 535 1000 or email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you are unable to visit, but are interested in finding out more, please contact our office team on 0113 535 1000 to arrange an informal conversation with our Head Teacher.
How to apply
Please visit the vacancy section on our website, https://www.shakespeareleeds.org.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/ where our recruitment brochure and an application form can be downloaded.
The closing date for applications is Friday 16th May at 9am. Please submit your typed application form and covering letter by this date, to recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk We will confirm receipt of your application.
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer. Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
