Job Introduction
Year Two Lead Teacher – The Oaks CE Learning Federation
Base School: Netley Marsh CE Infant School
Key Stage: KS1 (Mixed Year 1/2 Class)
Contract Type: Full Time | Permanent
We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Key Stage One teacher to join our team as Year Two Lead Teacher, based at Netley Marsh CE Infant School. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple settings within The Oaks CE Learning Federation, which comprises three small, collaborative schools working together to improve practice, share expertise, and reduce workload.
About the Role:
As our Year Two Lead Teacher, you will:
- Be based in a mixed Year 1/2 class at Netley Marsh CE Infant School.
- Work in partnership with a parallel mixed-age class teacher to share planning, resources, and responsibilities.
- Lead and support the KS1 team across the Federation, with a particular focus on raising standards and outcomes in Year Two.
- Promote collaboration and the sharing of best practice across all three schools.
- Coach and mentor colleagues, modelling excellent teaching and learning.
- Attend senior leadership meetings and contribute to strategic school improvement.
- Travel between schools to support colleagues and monitor standards (designated release time is provided).
- Collaborate closely with the Federation’s Year One Lead Teacher.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and could be a strong stepping stone toward future senior leadership roles.
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a deep understanding of effective KS1 pedagogy.
- Places relationships at the heart of their teaching – with children, colleagues, and families.
- Can articulate the impact they’ve made in their current or previous roles.
- Is confident in holding others to account while maintaining empathy and professionalism.
- Has a positive, flexible, and proactive approach to challenges and change.
- Is a team player who enjoys sharing expertise and working collaboratively.
- Can act as a role model for others, maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Has a clear and reflective philosophy of how children learn best.
- Understands and upholds safeguarding responsibilities.
- Is willing and able to travel between schools and work flexibly across settings.
- Is aligned with and supportive of our Christian vision and values.
We can offer
Dedicated time to undertake wider duties,
Additional PPA planning time with your team,
A caring teaching community
A wider network of support from other local schools
Expanded team and support beyond you base school.
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring that the curriculum design matches the curriculum intention
Monitoring standards and consistency of approach
Supporting the evaluation of agreed pedagogy
Contributing to key policies.
Supporting teachers in parallel year groups to deliver a high-quality curriculum
Promote a culture of collaboration
Supporting strategic thinking within the Federation through attending regular leadership meetings
Planning and facilitating key stage meetings
Facilitating moderation between colleagues
Visiting parallel classes across the federation
Working as part of the senior leadership team.
Disseminating key information to colleagues.
Supporting in line management of colleagues.
Leading in school development.
If you have any questions regarding this position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch via email or phone. We also warmly welcome visits to the school, where we would be delighted to talk through the opportunity further.
This is an exciting chance to contribute to the development of best practices, support a dedicated team, and play a key role in shaping the curriculum.
Deadline Sunday 8th June 12 pm midday
Interviews Wednesday 18th June 2025
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.
