Class Teacher, Key Stage 2 Lead

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: MP1 - UP3, £34,069 - £52,835

We have a vacancy for a Key Stage 2 Phase Lead Teacher at Horfield Church of England Primary School. Phase leads are critical to ensuring that our pupils achieve the highest possible standards and that our classrooms provide a safe and positive learning environment.

We are looking for an inspiring and committed practitioner with at least 3 years of Key Stage 2 experience to join Lighthouse Schools Partnership. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain the experience needed to progress to a Deputy or Assistant Headteacher position. Working alongside the leadership team, you will take responsibility for leading Key Stage 2 provision, modelling high standards, and using data effectively to monitor pupil progress.

We welcome applicants with experience in leading subjects or expertise in Teaching and Learning techniques. To succeed, you will need Qualified Teacher Status, strong organisational skills, and a passion for mentoring colleagues and raising standards.

If you are a motivated educator looking to make a lasting difference in a supportive community, we would be delighted to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Key Stage 2 provision across the school, establishing a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve the highest possible standards.
• Make accurate and productive use of formative and summative assessment data, including the Trust assessment tracker, to monitor progress, set targets and inform curriculum planning.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons that promote a love of learning, foster intellectual curiosity and cater to the diverse needs of all learners, including special educational needs.
• Manage student behaviour effectively by maintaining clear rules, routines and high expectations in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• Lead, mentor and support colleagues within the phase and across the wider school team, including deploying support staff effectively and contributing to professional development.
• Collaborate closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team, governors and outside agencies on curriculum development, subject management and whole-school provision.
• Communicate effectively and build positive professional relationships with parents as co-educators regarding pupils' achievements, personal development and wellbeing.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and collaborative Trust.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools.
• A highly supportive central team committed to continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to influence people strategy across the Trust.
• Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work and an Electric Car Scheme .
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. From September there will be 33 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.

Closing Date: Thursday 26 November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 30 November 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment campaign directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs or agency terms.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.