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Primary Lead Teacher

Primary Lead Teacher

TieTalentStoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work / life balance.

We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling out the 4DWW across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

  • Job Title : Primary Lead Teacher
  • Location : Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent
  • Salary : Up to £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
  • Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Contract : Permanent, Term Time Only
  • Start Date : October 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Lead Teacher to join our supportive and close-knit team at Glebedale School, located in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an exciting role for a passionate educator who is ready to lead, inspire, and shape the learning experiences of pupils with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Job Purpose

As The Primary Lead Teacher, you will work alongside the Assistant Headteacher to provide leadership and management of the school’s Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching and the effective use of resources.

You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, while also carrying out your duties as a classroom teacher.

As a KS2 leader, you will contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning and be responsible for mentoring and developing staff within the key stage.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Set high expectations for all pupils in KS2 and inspire and motivate staff and pupils to reach and maintain high standards.
  • Lead staff by setting standards through personal classroom practice, demonstrating different strategies to deliver improved pupil performance in KS2 learning.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff within the key stage, working in partnership with parents and the community, keeping them informed and involved in pupils’ learning.
  • Show an understanding of the school’s current systems for recording pupil progress within the key stage.
  • Oversee the use of schemes of work and their delivery, and measure impact on teaching and learning.
  • Work with other teachers to review the curriculum and make sure there is continuity and progress.
  • Take a leading role in inducting new key stage staff and making sure they uphold expected values and teaching standards.

    • Experience And Qualifications

  • UK QTS or equivalent.
  • Evidence of professional development relevant to this role.
  • Teaching within the primary phase, including evidence of outstanding teaching directly linked to KS2 delivery.

    • About Us

    Glebedale School is a special needs school providing provision for pupils aged 7 years and upwards. We offer a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, with a curriculum focused on therapy, education, and personal development. Our goal is to help pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.

    We serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire. In our last Ofsted report (December 2022), we were rated "Good".

    We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people, and part of Outcomes First Group, leading in innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

    In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

    Why Join Acorn Education?

    Benefits include :

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
  • Access to mental health support services and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

    • Plus, through our flexible benefits platform, Vista, you can choose packages including :

  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Discount options in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

    • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

    We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

  • You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4DWW subject to successful probation and not a contractual benefit.
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