Year Leader - Portsmouth

New Horizons Primary School · Portsmouth, South East

Year Leader - Portsmouth at New Horizons Primary School, based in Portsmouth, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Portsmouth, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
20 Sep 2026
Sector
Teacher

Reference 20d0e3c57eb825741ff4b98889e24768bb098e11

About the role

New Horizons Primary School is seeking to appoint a vibrant and nurturing Year Leader to join our talented team.

The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with a proven track record of leadership and innovation to lead a specific year group. As the Year Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping academic and pastoral success, working closely with staff, pupils and parents to ensure that every child achieves their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher and emerging leader who is looking to take the next step in their professional journey or for an established Year Lead ready for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

  • Lead, support and inspire a team of teachers and teaching assistants within the year group.
  • Drive high standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Monitor and support pupil progress, behaviour, and well-being.
  • Coordinate planning and curriculum delivery to ensure consistency and progression.
  • Act as a role modelof outstanding classroom practice.
  • What you will need to succeed:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent successful teaching experience at the primary level.
  • A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and assessment.
  • Proven leadership skills or leadership potential.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
  • A passion for teaching and a commitment to pupil achievement and well-being.

Join us in making a difference to young lives and help shape the future at New Horizons Primary School.

Reference: 20d0e3c57eb825741ff4b98889e24768bb098e11 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via New Horizons Primary School

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