Children and Young People’s Team Leader

Company: Academics
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Location: London
Job Description:

Phase Leader – Primary School | Haringey

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 May 2026 within a supportive and inclusive primary school in Haringey?

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 Phase Leader to join their team from May 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key stage 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

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. Location: Haringey Start Date: May 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a phase (EYFS, KS1, or KS2), ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the team
  • Support, coach, and develop teachers to improve classroom practice and outcomes
  • Monitor pupil progress and attainment, implementing strategies to close gaps
  • Contribute to curriculum planning, development, and assessment across the phase
  • 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 parents

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have proven experience as an effective classroom practitioner
  • Have experience leading a subject, year group, or xkybehq phase (or be ready to step into leadership)
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • Be passionate about raising attainment and supporting staff development
  • Be committed to inclusion and ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential

If 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.

Posted: May 6th, 2026