Key Stage 2 Progress and Attainment Leader (PAL)

Job Introduction

Closing Date: 16th March 2026

Interview Date: Week beginning: 23rd March

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or 13th April 2026

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: MPR with TLR

Location of Role: Netley Abbey Junior School

Are you a passionate and inspiring teacher who believes every child deserves ‘excellence everyday’?
Do you thrive in a nurturing, values-led environment where kindness, empathy, excellence and resilience are at the heart of everything you do?

At Netley Abbey Junior School, we are proud to be a welcoming, three-form entry school rooted in fairness and compassion. Our vision, ‘Excellence Everyday’, underpins our commitment to high standards and continual improvement. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and driven Progress and Attainment Leader and Teacher to lead a year group in KS2 and their own class. This role offers generous, protected release time to enable you to lead with impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, where coaching, professional growth and leadership development are actively prioritised and nurtured.

What we offer:

• A ‘Good’ school with many exemplary features (Ofsted 2023)
• A strong ethos built on our core pupil values: Ready, Respectful, Safe and Kind
• Engaged, curious and enthusiastic children who love to learn
• A supportive and professional staff team who value collaboration and wellbeing
• A well-resourced learning environment with excellent facilities
• A comprehensive handover and induction programme
• A commitment to professional development and Excellence Everyday

What we’re looking for:

• A reflective and resilient practitioner who can secure rapid progress for all pupils
• Someone who creates a stimulating and inclusive classroom where every child feels valued and nurtured
• A teacher who brings energy, creativity and compassion to their practice
• A team player who shares our belief in kindness, empathy and excellence

We warmly welcome visits to our school so you can see our vibrant learning community in action. To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact the school office:

Tel: 02380 453731
 email: hr@netleyabbeyschools.co.uk

Completed application forms should be returned by post or email to the address above.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.