Job Description

Phase Leader - Islington - September 2026

Are you an ambitious Phase Leader ready to step into a high-impact leadership post in Islington? This permanent opportunity is based in a well-regarded community primary for pupils aged 3-11, with over 400 children on roll, a Good Ofsted judgement, and a leadership team praised for high expectations, staff support and calm, orderly classrooms. Inspectors also highlighted a strong sense of community, positive staff wellbeing, and pupils who take on responsibilities including school council, arts council, safeguarding champion and playground buddy roles.

• Permanent Phase Leader role starting September 2026 in Islington
• Inner London MPS/UPS with TLR for the successful Phase Leader
• Strong CPD, supportive senior leaders, and a culture where staff feel valued and well supported
• Opportunity to lead within a school known for arts, music, sport and a broad curriculum
• Join a school community where behaviour is strong, expectations are high, and pupil wellbeing matters deeply

As Phase Leader, you will lead teaching and learning across your phase, model excellent classroom practice, support assessment and curriculum delivery, and work closely with colleagues to raise standards. This Phase Leader post would suit an experienced primary teacher with proven impact, secure curriculum knowledge, and the confidence to coach others.

• Lead a phase team with clarity, consistency and ambition
• Drive high standards in teaching, behaviour and pupil progress
• Use assessment effectively to secure strong outcomes
• Support staff development and contribute to whole-school improvement
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues across Islington

To be considered for this Phase Leader role, you must hold UK QTS, have strong primary teaching experience, and demonstrate the leadership skills needed to succeed as a Phase Leader in a large, inclusive and community-driven school. This Phase Leader opportunity in Islington is ideal for a teacher ready to take the next step in a school where creativity, responsibility and growth are central to daily life.

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