Y3/4 phase leader

Job Title: Class teacher with Y3/4 Phase Leader responsibilities 

School: Rowanfield Junior School

Class Teacher - KS2

Contracted hours per week: FTE

Contract type: Permanent 

Pay Grade: Teachers Main Scale + TLR2a

Closing Date: 13th April 2026

Interview Dates: 21st April 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher who is excited about championing children? Have you the vision, commitment and drive to help us continue to develop and deliver the best provision for every child? As a phase leader, you are an ambassador for our school. You will be responsible for the teaching and learning standards in your phase and accountable for the outcomes of the children within it.

Rowanfield Junior School is part of Gloucestershire Learning Alliance, a strong MAT with a proven track record of supportive leadership and collaborative approach to school improvement.

We welcome applications from practitioners who will:

• Model and disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children;

• Be committed to on-going professional development;

• Contribute to the wider life at the school and Trust;

• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment;

• Be innovative and highly motivated;

• Have exemplary interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of our team.

The successful candidates will:

• Champion a positive school culture that promotes outstanding educational experiences for all pupils

• Model exemplary professional behaviours and ensure these are consistently upheld across the phase team

• Lead and support the professional development of colleagues, fostering a culture of reflection, collaboration and continuous improvement

• Hold supportive but challenging professional conversations to maintain high expectations for teaching, including planning, assessment, delivery and pupil outcomes

• Work collaboratively across the GLA to share best practice, strengthen collective efficacy and support effective workload management

• Promote and support the wellbeing of both staff and pupils within the phase

• Maintain a visible presence within classrooms across the phase to support, monitor and develop high-quality teaching and learning

• Foster a culture of openness, professional trust and shared responsibility within the team

• Promote a strong sense of belonging for all stakeholders, ensuring pupils, staff and families feel valued, included and connected to the school community

We will offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community;

• excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities

• collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust

• access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers

• 24/7 access to health and well-being support