KS2 Phase Leader/Class Teacher
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/03/2025
Advert End Date:
28/03/2025 12:00
Salary:
£31,650 - £49,084 (+ TLR2b £5,646) per annum, depending on relevant teaching experience and in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions
Hours per week:
Full time as in accordance with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, St Cuthbert’s Road, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DQ
Further Information
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School is part of SMART Multi Academy Trust, you will be employed by the Board of Trustees.
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert’s Road
Fenham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DQ
At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.
We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Gateshead who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.
Smart are recruiting for a KS2 Phase Leader / Class Teacher at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School.
At Stocksfield Avenue Primary School we believe that learning should be a rewarding, enjoyable and inspiring experience for everyone. To achieve this, we constantly strive to deliver teaching that is based on a broad, balanced and creative curriculum. We do this in an environment where children are valued, their successes celebrated, and they are empowered to take responsibility and aspire to be the very best they can be.
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School is a popular and oversubscribed two-form entry school in the west end of Newcastle. The school benefits from excellent facilities such as specialist music provision, forest school and extensive school grounds. The school was rated as ‘good’ in the latest Ofsted inspection 2024 (see link).
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted
This is an exciting opportunity in a successful and happy school in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community which has come about due to a promotion for one of our current phase leaders.
The successful applicant will be a teacher who:
- Is a highly-effective classroom practitioner who is committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, and who has a proven track record for achieving excellent pupil progress.
- Can play a full part in whole-school strategic planning and development as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Able to work and communicate effectively and pro-actively with parents to provide the very best for their children.
- Monitors standards and progress to ensure high standards.
- Can plan and provide inspirational and relevant learning experiences.
- Demonstrates highly-effective behaviour skills and strategies within KS2.
- Has high expectations of themselves and their children.
- Makes learning real, in order to unlock student engagement, stimulate curiosity, provide deeper thinking and a passion for learning.
- Is committed to developing and sustaining excellent relationships across the whole school community.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills, and an approachable, determined and resilient character.
- Has had experience of leading a core subject, or has the skill set and the willingness to lead a core subject.
What we can offer:
- Commitment to CPD, as well as teacher and leadership development.
- Commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing.
- A diverse school community with fantastic pupils and families.
- Extensive school grounds, spacious classrooms and wonderful facilities.
- Happy, friendly, welcoming and supportive staff
- Being part of a committed and supportive Trust that prioritises staff and pupils.
Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to EPM at northrecruitment@epm.co.uk
Visits are strongly encouraged, please call our office on 0191 274 8434 to book a visit. Dates and times available are:
Friday 14th March 3.30pm
Tuesday 18th March 9.30am
Monday 24th March 2.30pm
Wednesday 26th March 9.15am
Lesson observations: (preferably in own/current school setting) interview and short task (at Stocksfield Avenue) all to take place week beginning 7th April 2025
Closing date: Friday 28th March 2025
Shortlisting date: Monday 31st March 2025
SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise. Please also note that if you do not hear from us within a few days of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.
Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.