Job Description
Job Title: Curriculum Lead – Lower SchoolSalary: Teachers’ Pay Scale (Fringe) + TLR 2b (£5,834)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Term Time OnlyStart Date: September
Are you a passionate and experienced primary-trained teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are seeking a Curriculum Lead for the Lower School to help shape and deliver a creative, engaging, and inclusive curriculum for our growing department.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small but expanding Lower School team, currently comprising two primary classes (Years 5 & 6), with a unique model that also supports Year 7 students transitioning into secondary education. You will oversee three teachers and one LSA, working closely with the pastoral team to ensure a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Lower School team, fostering a collaborative and reflective teaching culture
* Design and implement a bespoke curriculum that supports both academic progress and social-emotional development
* Work closely with the Head of Curriculum and other department leads to ensure continuity from KS2 to KS3
* Monitor teaching quality, student progress, and curriculum delivery through regular QA processes
* Promote outdoor learning, life skills, and enrichment activities such as Forest School, cooking, and orienteering
* Support safeguarding practices and uphold a trauma-informed approach to education
* Manage departmental resources and contribute to whole-school development
What We Offer:
* A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
* A beautiful and resource-rich learning environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* A strong focus on wellbeing, both for students and staff
* A unique curriculum model that values creativity, resilience, and real-world learning
This role is ideal for a primary-trained teacher with leadership experience or aspirations, who is excited by the opportunity to innovate and make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting.
Apply today!