Job title and organisation: Phase Leader – applicant to state whether applying for EYFS or KS2 - Gildersome Primary School
Salary: MPS 1 - UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,047.36)
Plus TLR2a
Hours: 32.5 (Full Time)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Location: Gildersome Primary School
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 May
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Phase Leader to join our school community from September 2026.
This is a class-based leadership role, with responsibility for either EYFS or Key part of Stage 2, and includes dedicated leadership time to support the effective leadership of the phase.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is a consistently good or outstanding classroom practitioner with recent, relevant experience in EYFS or KS2
- Has a secure knowledge of the curriculum, including assessment, monitoring and progression within the phase
- Has a passion and determination to ensure all children achieve, and where possible exceed, their potential
- Has high expectations of attainment, behaviour and wellbeing
- Is able to lead, support, inspire and motivate colleagues, working collaboratively as part of a hard working and dedicated team
- Is resilient, flexible and proactive, with a positive approach to problem-solving and change
- Is committed to continuous professional development for themselves and others
- Has the drive to strive for continual improvement and contribute effectively to whole-school development
In return, we can offer:
- Motivated, enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who are eager to learn
- A class-based leadership role with dedicated leadership time to fulfil phase leader responsibilities effectively
- A supportive and approachable senior leadership team and governors who are committed to staff wellbeing and development
- A hard working, collaborative staff team who are passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils
- An excellent school building with good facilities and resources
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a supportive school environment
- A strong sense of community and shared purpose
When you apply, please state which post you are applying for (EYFS or KS2) as the job descriptions vary according to the post
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please telephone the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Please visit Gildersome Primary School - Vacancies
for the job description and person specification.
For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary School, please visit:
Gildersome Primary School - Home
Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May 2026
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
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.
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