Job Description

Year Group Leader (Primary) | Havering | September 2026

A community-driven primary school in Havering is seeking an experienced and passionate Year Group Leader to join its leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Year Group Leader to make a significant impact in an over-subscribed academy school where pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and maths is well above average.

As a Year Group Leader, you will lead and manage a team of teachers within your year group, working closely with staff, pupils, and parents. The Year Group Leader will be responsible for overseeing planning, monitoring pupil progress, and ensuring consistently high-quality teaching across the year group. This Year Group Leader role requires a strong classroom practitioner who can inspire others, coach colleagues, and model outstanding practice.

This is an Outstanding school with a strong sense of community and an excellent reputation locally. Staff are highly collaborative, morale is high, and leaders are committed to creating an environment where both pupils and adults flourish.

Key highlights of the school include:

• Over-subscribed academy with high demand for places
• Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and maths is well above average
• Children are kind, courteous, and polite, reflecting the school’s positive culture
• Three-form entry school with excellent support for staff and pupils
• Teachers work collaboratively with shared planning and strong morale
• Experienced leadership team providing excellent guidance and CPD
• Clear progression opportunities into senior leadership

If you are an ambitious and motivated teacher ready to take the next step in your career, this Year Group Leader role in Havering offers the chance to truly make a difference in a supportive and dynamic Outstanding school environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring or experienced Year Group Leader to join a school where leadership is valued and success is shared.

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Year Group Leader (Primary) | Havering | September 2026