Phase Leader for Years 2, 3 and 4 - Full-time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

Ref:KCC886-2530-359T
Posted:23/04/2024
Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR (£4,714)
Start Date:September 2024
App Close Date:13/05/2024 at 08:00
Interviews:May

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Team Tunbury is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual as our new Phase Leader for Years 2, 3 and 4. Do you have magic at your fingertips? Are you passionate about children's learning? Do you want to make a difference to children's lives? Then please join us!

Tunbury Primary School is a large, thriving primary school, with three classes in each year group and a strong staffing team of teachers and teaching assistants within each phase. We have three Phase Leaders who lead Years R-1, Years 2-4 and Years 5-6. Together with the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and one Assistant Headteacher, the Phase Leaders are a key part of our school leadership.

The Phase Leader position is a class-based role, teaching within the Phase, with release time for Phase Leadership of half a day per week or 1 day per fortnight. This release time is in addition to weekly PPA time.

What can we offer?

Children’s well-being at the heart of our school
A clear focus on teaching and learning
Strong teamwork – we are Team Tunbury
A clearly articulated, values-based curriculum
Whole-staff commitment to do our very best for our learners
Support for your professional and career development

What do we want in our new phase leader?

Outstanding classroom practice and pedagogical knowledge
Ambition, care and inspiration for our children
Ability to maximise potential in all children through a meticulous approach to assessment
A team player, able to work well with others
A clear and organised communicator
A sense of humour!

If you are keen to develop your own skills in a forward-thinking school setting, then Tunbury may be the school for you. Visits are warmly welcomed - please arrange this via the school office on 01634 863085 or office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk . Alternatively you may like to arrange a chat on the phone or a Teams call to discuss the position in more detail - please just let us know, as we would be happy to help.

Thank you for your interest in Tunbury Primary School.

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Ruth Austin
Address:Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
Telephone: (01634) 863085
Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

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