Job title: Phase Leader
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Head of Department / Middle Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London
Job published: 09-02-2026
Job ID: 115610

Job Description

Phase Leader – Kensington & Chelsea – September 2026 Start

Are you an experienced and ambitious Primary Teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This exciting Phase Leader opportunity in Kensington & Chelsea offers the chance to join a high-performing primary school with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and pupil-centred learning.

Phase Leader – The Role

  • Permanent Phase Leader position starting in September 2026

  • Lead and manage a phase team, driving high standards of teaching, learning, and attainment

  • Maintain a class teaching commitment alongside leadership responsibilities

  • Support curriculum planning, assessment, and consistent practice across the phase

  • Work closely with Senior Leadership to contribute to whole-school improvement

  • Mentor and support teachers, including ECTs, within your phase

Phase Leader – The Benefits

  • Competitive Inner London salary (MPS/UPS) plus TLR

  • A supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to staff development

  • Excellent CPD opportunities and clear leadership progression pathways

  • A positive staff culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and work–life balance

  • Outstanding transport links across Kensington & Chelsea and Central London

Phase Leader – The School

  • A highly regarded Primary School in Kensington & Chelsea

  • Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a clear vision to achieve ‘Outstanding’

  • An inclusive, nurturing school community with strong pastoral values

  • High expectations for pupils and staff, underpinned by respect and ambition

  • A broad, balanced curriculum that supports both academic success and personal development

This Phase Leader role is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated teacher looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their leadership career within a forward-thinking primary school.

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Phase Leader | Kensington & Chelsea