Job Introduction
Year Leader (KS2)
Full-time permanent post to begin September 2026
MPS or UPS with TLR 2
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and leadership to join our successful and thriving school (confirmed as ‘Good’ in our recent Ofsted inspection, September 2023), where the whole child, their learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. As a headteacher, I am looking for someone who wants to help drive the school forward to become the very best we can be, whilst myself and others support you in developing your leadership skills, understanding and experience. We are looking to invest in someone who has the highest expectations of themselves as well as the children in their care.
Year Leader Job Description
FUNCTIONS
In accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and other legal requirements, and having due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, the school’s agreed aims, objectives and schemes of work and any policies of the school and/or Governing Body.
- to demonstrate a commitment to and model outstanding classroom practice
- to inspire, motivate, support and challenge others
- to support our culture of ongoing professional development, through coaching and mentoring
- to be a member of the wider Leadership Team and contribute effectively to the leadership and strategic development of the school
- to provide support in implementing and measuring impact of the SIP
QUALITIES
It is expected that the Year Leader will:
- be committed to a process of continuous improvement, high quality teaching and learning and the raising of standards within both their class and year group
- use a range of assessment strategies (formative and summative)
- take a creative approach to problem-solving to identify and resolve issues as they arise
- be proactive in solving problems and developing problem solving in others
- be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, parents and other stakeholders
- be sensitive to the needs of others and be able to provide support to colleagues where appropriate
- be organised and highly effective in their time management, meeting their own deadlines
- have an inner drive and determination to ensure that improvements are timely and there is a consistency of the school’s approach and practise
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management
- take decisions, which reflect the values and the shared strategic vision of the school
- lead teaching and learning within their year group
- drive standards to ensure that progress is strong for all children, despite vulnerabilities and individual’s barriers to success
- ensure expectations and consistency within learning, teaching and assessment in their team
- share effectively whole school decisions and communications
- to collaborate with other leaders and staff
- hold others to account through holding professional conversations (with the support of other leaders at first)
- lead on agreed actions from pupil progress meetings and SLT meetings
- analyse assessment outcomes and the adaption of the curriculum in light of these against targets, including target children and key pupil groups
- submit reports or present to governors where necessary
- demonstrate the confidence and ability to make leadership and organisational decisions when circumstances dictate, be called upon to act in the absence of the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher/Assistant Headteacher
Classroom Practice and developing the quality of teaching and learning
- be willing and able to coach and mentor within the year team
- work co-operatively with year group or team colleagues in the planning of learning units, ensuring they are well motivated and supported, overseeing their impact
- ensure high standards of work and disseminating effective practice within the year team
- ensure that PPA time is used appropriately and effectively, modelling how this time can be used
- identify the needs of all children and plan appropriately for a close match between those needs and work offered
- keep up to date with the latest development in learning and teaching
- make recommendations about improvements to practice based on a sound level of experience, research or understanding
- monitor, evaluate and make necessary modifications to planning, communicating these changes to all staff
- establish and maintain a well organised and stimulating classroom environment
- develop positive relationships with parents, reporting to them in accordance with school policy and value their help in and out of the classroom
Safeguarding, Pastoral Care and Support
- ensure that safeguarding policies and guidance are adhered to at all times
- understand the importance of positive and professional relationships, providing support and guidance to those within their team
- ensuring the highest possible standards of attitudes and behaviour
- being accessible to colleagues for advice and support and being aware of their individual needs and well-being
- delegating responsibilities effectively to colleagues and supporting them in their fulfilment
- taking phase and whole school assemblies as required
- providing opportunities for children to take part in and have responsibility for extra-curricular activities
Subject Leader
- to set the aims and vision for their subject and ensure that planning and provision underpin these aims
- promote the subject through modelling your own effective practice and enthusiasm
- keep up to date with the latest developments in teaching and learning
- make recommendations about improvements to practice based on a sound level of experience or understanding
- manage a subject budget so that suitable resources are acquired, stored appropriately and maintained
- assess and evaluate existing provision and practice, and providing effective support to ensure actions and improvements are timely and effective
- ensure sequencing and progression throughout the school
- further develop knowledge of current developments by attendance at courses, support groups or by reading current literature. To disseminate information on current developments to other staff
- be pro-active in advising and supporting colleagues in curriculum planning and delivery
- moderate standards and assessments
This job description is subject to change and may be amended at any time after discussion with you; this also may be reviewed as a part of the school’s strategic vision and direction.
Application and Selection Processes and Timetable
Deadline for applications: Friday 17th April – by 12:00pm. We will then shortlist candidates and contact you by the end of the same day, Friday 17th April, should you be invited to interview.
Interview information: Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd April. Information on what to expect on the day will be shared with you as a part of the invitation to attend.
Application form: The Application form to be completed is available from the Hampshire Education Jobs website:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/education-jobs/application
Please send applications to: Sarah Townsend, Senior Admin Officer
Cupernham Junior School
Bransley Close
Romsey
SO51 7JT
s.townsend@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk
All candidates will be notified and successful candidates called for interview by the end of Friday 17th April for interviews at Cupernham on Thursday 23rd April.
Cupernham Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Visits to the schools are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed – please contact our school office on 01794 512702 or email at s.townsend@cupernham-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange a time to see the school.
Please see our website for the full Information pack and relevant application form. Please note our new website is currently under construction.
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