Phase Leader / Class Teacher Years 3/4,
Full-time, Permanent, £31,650 - £49,084 +TLR
Milking Bank Primary is a popular, two-form entry school with a 60 place Nursery, which was judged to be good in January 2023. It is a forward thinking, supportive and exciting place to work. We aim to provide a curriculum which makes learning fun and creative.
Our team are highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring and with the support of our dedicated Governors, they provide the very best for our children, who are at the heart of everything they do.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious teacher with proven leadership skills to make a real difference in the next phase of our school’s development. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving high standards, supporting staff, and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils within their phase.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a clear vision for outstanding teaching and learning
- Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Is committed to inclusive, child-centered education
- Can motivate, support, and lead a team effectively
- Is ready to contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic planning
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive, nurturing school community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A strong, collaborative leadership team
- Children who are eager to learn and thrive in a nurturing environment
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of our school, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and outstanding practitioners who
- can bring their ideas, enthusiasm and experiences to work in Key Stage 2
- are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference to children's lives
- enjoy working work well as part of a team
- are flexible and adaptable
- work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children
In addition to those professional responsibilities which are required of all classroom teachers; as outlined in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document, the post holder’s key responsibility will be to focus on maintaining and improving the standards of teaching, learning, achievement and attainment for pupils in Years 3 and 4, and to contribute to strategic planning as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
The post holder will be accountable to the Head Teacher.
Middle Phase Leader (Years 3 & 4) – Professional Responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities of a class teacher
As Middle Phase Leader, you will have a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality education and pastoral care for pupils in Years 3 and 4. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive standards, support colleagues, and ensure a smooth transition from Key Stage 1 and into upper Key Stage 2.
Leadership and Management
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for Years 3 and 4, setting high expectations and supporting the school’s vision and values.
- Act as a role model for excellent classroom practice and professionalism.
- Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes across the phase, identifying areas for development and driving improvement.
- Lead phase meetings, ensuring a clear focus on teaching and learning, pupil progress, and curriculum delivery.
- Line manage and support teachers and teaching assistants in the phase, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback as appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate by the Headteacher to support the school’s aims and objectives.
Curriculum and Standards
- Lead the development and delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum across Years 3 and 4, ensuring continuity, progression, and high-quality learning experiences.
- Promote the use of adaptive teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with SEND, EAL, and those who are more able, ensuring every child can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
- Monitor assessment data to track pupil progress and ensure targeted interventions are in place to support all learners.
- Work collaboratively with subject leaders to ensure curriculum consistency and coverage across the school.
Teaching and Learning
- Promote and share effective teaching strategies across the phase to raise standards and support pupil engagement, with a particular focus on adaptive teaching to ensure that all children, regardless of ability, are appropriately challenged and supported.
- Regularly carry out learning walks, book scrutinies, and pupil voice activities to monitor standards and inform development planning.
- Support colleagues with behaviour management and differentiation to ensure all children make good or better progress.
Pastoral and Behaviour
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports the personal development and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Support teachers in managing behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policy.
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers, supporting strong home-school relationships.
Communication and Collaboration
- Act as the key link between the SLT and the Middle Phase team, ensuring effective two-way communication.
- Collaborate with other phase leaders to ensure a coherent and unified approach to school improvement.
- Contribute to whole-school events, planning, and initiatives, representing the Middle Phase perspective.
Professional Development
- Identify professional development needs within the phase and support staff training and growth, especially in the area of adaptive teaching and differentiated instruction.
- Keep up to date with developments in curriculum, pedagogy, and educational policy relevant to Years 3 and 4.
- Contribute to whole-school CPD where appropriate.
We look forward to hearing from you if you wish to ‘go further than you thought;
to run faster than you hoped; to reach higher than you dreamed’
Start date: 1st September 2025 (Preferable September start but can be negotiable)
Closing date: Noon 9th June 2025
Short listing: 11th June 2025
Interviews date: 17th June 2025
School Tours Available - Tuesday 3rd June 2025, 3.30 - 4.30 pm and
Wednesday 4th June 10.00-11.00 am
NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance ;https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/.
If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.
If you would like more information about the post or an informal conversation with the Head Teacher, Karen Brass/ Sarah Davis, then please email: info@milking.dudley.sch.uk or by calling our School Office on 01384 816695.
Please do find out more about our school by visiting our website: www.milking.dudley.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and supporting all staff. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to take responsibility for the wellbeing of all pupils within our school.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide 2 appropriate references, and undertake a successful medical check (if required) prior to taking up this position.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
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N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/
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