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Job Title: Primary Lead Teacher
Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: October 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we're delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Lead Teacher to join our supportive and close-knit team at Glebedale School, located in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an exciting role for a passionate educator who is ready to lead, inspire, and shape the learning experiences of pupils with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Job Purpose
As the Primary Lead Teacher, you will work alongside the Assistant Headteacher to provide leadership and management of the school's Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching and the effective use of resources. You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, while also carrying out your duties as a classroom teacher. As a KS2 leader, you will contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning and be responsible for mentoring and developing staff within the key stage.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Set high expectations for all pupils in KS2 and inspire and motivate staff and pupils to reach and maintain high standards.
* Lead staff by setting standards through personal classroom practice, demonstrating different strategies to deliver improved pupil performance in KS2 learning.
* Provide guidance and support to staff within the key stage, working in partnership with parents and the community, keeping them informed and involved in pupils' learning.
* Show an understanding of the school's current systems for recording pupil progress within the key stage.
* Oversee the use of schemes of work and their delivery, and measure impact on teaching and learning.
* Work with other teachers to review the curriculum and ensure continuity and progress.
* Take a leading role in inducting new key stage staff and ensuring they uphold expected values and teaching standards.
Experience and Qualifications
* UK QTS or equivalent
* Evidence of professional development relevant to this role
* Teaching within the primary phase, including evidence of outstanding teaching directly linked to KS2 delivery
About us
Glebedale School is a special needs school providing provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We offer a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, with a curriculum focused on therapy, education, and personal development. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally to become capable future citizens. We educate 30 pupils from the Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire areas. In our last Ofsted inspection in December 2022, we were rated Good. We are part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why Join Acorn Education?
* Benefits include Life Assurance, Pension scheme, Wellbeing support, and access to a flexible benefits platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, Critical Illness Cover, Family Growth Support, and more.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We do not accept liability for earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in the process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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