KS2 Phase Leader

Phase Leader / Year 4 Teacher (KS2)

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: London Fringe MPS-UPS (£34,397 - £62,500 per annum)
Contract: Full Time, Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: September2026 (or earlier by agreement)

An ambitious and inclusive primary school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated Phase Leader / Year4 Teacher to join their Key Stage2 team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher who wants to combine excellent classroom practice with the opportunity to influence teaching, learning, and outcomes across the phase. The school has a strong sense of community and is committed to delivering an engaging, ambitious curriculum where every child is supported to achieve their potential. With a focus on high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the school provides an excellent environment for teachers looking to develop professionally.

The Role

As Phase Leader and Year4 Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high quality teaching within your own classroom while supporting the development and consistency of practice across the phase. Working closely with the leadership team, you will contribute to school improvement priorities and help drive positive outcomes for pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Teaching
  • Deliver engaging and purposeful lessons for a Year4 class.
  • Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where pupils are motivated to succeed.
  • Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform future teaching.
  • Provide appropriate support and challenge to meet the needs of all learners.
• Phase Leadership
  • Support the continued development of teaching and learning across Key Stage2.
  • Help maintain consistency in curriculum planning, expectations, and standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share effective practice and improve outcomes.
  • Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and curriculum development activities.
• Wider School Contribution
  • Develop strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
  • Support whole school initiatives and improvement plans.
  • Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing throughout the school.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong experience teaching within Key Stage2, ideally Year4.
• A proven ability to deliver consistently high quality lessons.
• Experience of leadership responsibilities or a clear ambition to progress.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving pupil outcomes.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and forward thinking leadership team.
• Opportunities to develop as a middle leader.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture.
• Access to high quality CPD and professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workload.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and full pre employment safeguarding checks.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Contact

Carlo Randazzo
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