KS1 Phase Leader

KS1 Phase Leader - Primary School | Tower Hamlets Are you an experienced and motivated primary teacher ready to take the next step into a leadership role? Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets? Academics is delighted to be working in partnership with a friendly, nurturing, and high-performing primary school. The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed KS1 Phase Leader to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Key Stage 1 team, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and make a lasting impact on pupil progress within a collaborative and forward-thinking school environment. Role Details Location: Tower Hamlets Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience) Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Key Stage 1, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across Year 1 and Year 2 Support, coach, and develop teachers to improve classroom practice and outcomes Monitor pupil progress and attainment, implementing strategies to close gaps Ensure strong phonics teaching and early literacy development in line with national expectations Contribute to curriculum planning, development, and assessment across KS1 Work closely with senior leadership to drive school improvement priorities Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parentsThe Ideal Candidate Will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have strong experience teaching within Key Stage 1 Have experience leading a subject, year group, or phase (or be ready to step into leadership) Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Be passionate about early learning, phonics, and raising attainment Be committed to inclusion and ensuring all pupils achieve their full potentialIf you are an ambitious and dedicated teacher ready to take on a leadership role within a fantastic primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss the role and arrange visits to the school