Phase Leader for Years 2, 3 and 4 - Full-time

Team Tunbury is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual as our new Phase Leader for Years 2, 3 and 4. Do you have magic at your fingertips? Are you passionate about children's learning? Do you want to make a difference to children's lives? Then please join us!
Tunbury Primary School is a large, thriving primary school, with three classes in each year group and a strong staffing team of teachers and teaching assistants within each phase. We have three Phase Leaders who lead Years R-1, Years 2-4 and Years 5-6. Together with the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and one Assistant Headteacher, the Phase Leaders are a key part of our school leadership.
The Phase Leader position is a class-based role, teaching within the Phase, with release time for Phase Leadership of half a day per week or 1 day per fortnight. This release time is in addition to weekly PPA time.
What can we offer?
+ Children's well-being at the heart of our school
+ A clear focus on teaching and learning
+ Strong teamwork - we are Team Tunbury
+ A clearly articulated, values-based curriculum
+ Whole-staff commitment to do our very best for our learners
+ Support for your professional and career development
What do we want in our new phase leader?

+ Outstanding classroom practice and pedagogical knowledge
+ Ambition, care and inspiration for our children
+ Ability to maximise potential in all children through a meticulous approach to assessment
+ A team player, able to work well with others
+ A clear and organised communicator
+ A sense of humour!

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.
We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.
Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Quotes from our school community:
"My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow." (Team Tunbury parent/carer)
"Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury." (Team Tunbury parent/carer)
"It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world." (Team Tunbury pupil)
"There are amazing people to look after me." (Team Tunbury pupil)
"Children are happy and enjoy being here." (Team Tunbury staff member)
"What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children." (Team Tunbury staff member)
"Everyone at this school is part of 'Team Tunbury'. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)