What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Phase Leader to join St James C of E Primary School. St James is a two form entry primary school set in extensive grounds, enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn. We are supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors working together.
This is for an April 2025 start.
St James is situated in the heart of Weybridge and we are proud to be a school that serves the community and offers children an excellent primary education and experience. We would like to recruit an enthusiastic Phase Leader who would join our dynamic, driven leadership team, focusing on Upper Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be caring and supportive to the needs of the children, be committed to our safeguarding responsibilities and work with the St James team to ensure all children become 'let their light shine'.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an extremely motivated, forward thinking team with a strong vision for the school and its pupils. We are looking for a positive and committed team player, who can contribute to our engaging, varied and rich curriculum and lead a subject effectively.
The right candidate will:
• have a secure understanding of the national curriculum and assessment process
• have high expectations for pupil progress, attainment and behaviour
• be able to use assessment data to effectively plan learning experiences
• have experience working in Key Stage 2
• have an interest in leading a core subject
• be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our children
• create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment
• have high standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• be flexible in their approach and be able to respond to the needs of our children and the school
• be warm and happy with a good sense of humour
Job Requirements:
• Relevant qualification (BA QTS B.Ed or PGCE)
• Experience of working in the primary phase
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• salary (MPR/UPR - scale point negotiable according to previous experience)
• amazing children who have a passion for learning and outstanding behaviour
• a friendly, supportive and inspirational team
• highly skilled, supportive network of colleagues
• dedicated TA team to support teachers and learners
• strong, supportive leadership team
• Leadership time weekly
• commitment to staff wellbeing
• established schemes of work
• a fully inclusive school which values and celebrates diversity
• excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression
• wonderful facilities including an extensive outside area surrounded by woodland for outdoor learning
• onsite parking
• Please see the 'Working at St James' page on the school website for further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.