Key Stage Phase Leader – Middle Years (Years 3 & 4)

Start Date:    September 2026

Salary:            MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1

Are you an excellent class teacher ready to develop or further your career as a phase leader?

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, highly effective and passionate class teacher looking to develop or further their career as a Phase Leader. You will have high expectations of what can be achieved by all children and a proven record of raising pupil attainment. Leading both a core subject and a team of teachers, you will be key in our journey to improve the outcomes for our children.

As Phase Leader, you will:

• Lead, inspire and motivate others
• Lead on teaching, learning and assessment in your Phase Team
• Model excellent classroom practice, having high expectations of all
• Lead a subject
• Be an active part of our Leadership Team and help shape the future of the school

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who thrive in an exciting and engaging learning environment
• A happy and dedicated staff team committed to what is best for our pupils
• Excellent CPD opportunities including leadership development
• Supportive committed Senior Leadership Team and Governors
• Leadership and Management time to carry out your responsibilities
• A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme

We would be delighted to hear from you and our Headteacher, Andy Spooner, would be pleased to either show you around the school or speak with you on the phone if you were keen to pursue this role.  Do not hesitate to contact the school office on 01235 520456 or email head.3247@st-nicolas.oxon.sch.uk to make either a phone or school visit appointment.

Applications can be made on the online recruitment hub by clicking on the link https://recruitmenthub.education-jobs.org.uk/members/?j=10402 

Please ensure that you detail any gaps in employment and use the person specification and job description when you prepare your application as shortlisting for interview will be based on how closely you demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria.  We do not accept CVs. If you are shortlisted, we will take up written references before your interview so please provide permission for this and provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees. One of your referees must be your current or last employer and if you are employed in a school, must include your current headteacher.

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 16^th April 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 23^rd April 2026

St Nicolas is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, proof of identity and qualifications and a satisfactory medical report.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint early or amend this vacancy at any time, so if you are interested, please apply as early as you can.