KS2 Teacher and Phase Lead - St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School The role
Due to the promotion of one of our SLT team, an exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School for a passionate and ambitious teacher to join our team as a Year 6 Teacher with responsibility for KS2 Phase Leadership (initially UKS2) and either English or Maths across the school.
This role presents a unique opportunity to join St Wilfrid's at an exciting stage in its development. The KS2 Phase Leader aspect of the role is new to the school, meaning the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and develop leadership structures within Key Stage 2, working closely with other senior leaders to make a lasting impact.
We welcome applications from experienced Year 6 teachers, who are strong classroom practitioners looking to take the next step into leadership.
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school. However, as this vacancy has arisen later in the academic year and the application window is shorter than usual, we understand that arranging a visit may not always be possible.
We are therefore also very happy to arrange an informal phone conversation with a member of the leadership team for candidates who would like to find out more about the role, the school and the opportunities available.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
- Has significant experience of teaching the Year 6 Curriculum and is able to lead and support the Year 6 team
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Has expert knowledge of the National Curriculum, statutory assessment and high-quality teaching and learning
- Is an outstanding and inspirational classroom practitioner with a proven record
- Can design, implement and quality assure a well sequenced curriculum
- Uses assessment and data effectively to identify next steps and drive improvement
- Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships and can inspire others
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality and securing the best outcomes for all pupils
- Will drive excellence in the teaching of English/Maths across the school
- Can foster resilience, independence and a love of learning in pupils
- Will work alongside senior leaders to further develop teaching, learning and Curriculum provision
- Are able to contribute to whole school improvement and help shape the future direction of leadership within the school
St Wilfrid's School Community will offer you:
- A highly supportive and experienced leadership team
- A collaborative and welcoming staff team that shares best practice
- The opportunity to shape a new leadership role within the school
- Well behaved, joyful and motivated pupils
- A welcoming, inclusive and community focused school
- A strong ethos which focuses on the whole child.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on or email: to make an appointment for either 2pm on Thursday 14 May or 4pm on Friday 15 May 2026.
St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School, Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington WA4 3EP
