What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and experienced teacher to take on the role of Assistant Primary Phase Leader. You’ll support the Phase Lead in the smooth and effective day to day operational running of the department, deputising for the Phase Leader as required. The postholder will provide teaching and learning, pastoral care and behaviour management support whilst undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a point of contact for staff within the phase when the Phase Lead is unavailable.
* Contribute to staff briefings, training sessions, and collaborative planning.
* Support the induction of new staff, volunteers, and trainee teachers.
* Model professional conduct, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Demonstrate effective staff leadership and coordination, motivating colleagues and fostering positive working relationships at all levels.
Key Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Degree or equivalent qualification.
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), particularly in SEND.
* National Award for SEN Coordination or willingness to work towards it.
* Safeguarding training (e.g. DSL / Level 3 safeguarding).
What the school offers its staff
OHCAT is an exciting, forward‑thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
* Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
* Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
* Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more).
Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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