KS1 Phase Leader

KS1 Phase Leader – Visionary Role in Lambeth’s Most Dynamic School

Are you ready to drive excellence, inspire young learners, and lead a transformational KS1 team in the heart of Lambeth? This KS1 Phase Leader position is your chance to create sector-leading impact, elevate standards, and shape the school’s next generation of teachers and students. We’re seeking a charismatic, values-driven educator with a proven record of classroom brilliance, ambition for whole-school achievement, and a passion for collaborative leadership.
As KS1 Phase Leader, you’ll gain unparalleled leadership experience in a forward-thinking setting where innovation, aspiration, and professional ambition are the norm. Thrive amongst a supportive senior team, enjoy state-of-the-art resources, and ignite change within a school consistently graded as Good to Outstanding by Ofsted. This is an opportunity for sustained career advancement, accelerated development, and invaluable experience—set within a community that champions excellence and nurtures every child to flourish.
Key Highlights:

KS1 Phase Leader – drive the strategic vision for Key Stage 1
Earn up to £60,000 DOE Per Year – among Lambeth’s best packages
Superb central Lambeth location – easy transport, vibrant community
Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – dynamic culture of high aspiration
Bespoke CPD, clear pathways to senior leadership roles
Ideal for impact-driven, ambitious, UK-trained teachers with QTS
Well-resourced classrooms, extensive library, immersive outdoor areas

What You'll Be Doing:

Champion pupil progress and attainment as the KS1 Phase Leader
Lead and develop a talented KS1 teaching team
Shape and refine the KS1 curriculum for outstanding outcomes
Deliver coaching and mentoring to ambitious teachers and ECTs
Collaborate with SLT to set and realise strategic development goals
Model exceptional classroom practice and positive behaviour

Ideal "KS1 Phase Leader" for this Lambeth School:

UK-trained, inspirational primary teacher with current QTS
Consistently Good or Outstanding classroom practitioner
Strong references evidencing leadership and pupil progress impact
Experienced KS1 classroom leader – OR stellar ECT with proven potential
Relentless in raising standards, restless for ongoing improvement
Passionate, collaborative, and committed to equity in education

Why Join This Lambeth School?:

Ethos of innovation, inclusion, and academic aspiration
High-trust, high-support senior leadership who invest in potential
Cohesive, creative KS1 team renowned for best practice
Generous non-contact time to lead, reflect, and drive improvement
Regular staff well-being initiatives and recognition for excellence
A school at the heart of its community, making measurable impact

Do you have the vision to lead and the passion to inspire? This KS1 Phase Leader post is an exceptional springboard for educators with the drive to shape whole-school success. Interviews are strictly limited—apply today to secure your chance to lead change in one of Lambeth’s finest primary schools.
How to Apply

Secure your place at the forefront of education in Lambeth—roles for KS1 Phase Leaders and All Through School Teachers are open, but won’t wait! Submit your application straight away; interviews are underway and positions will be filled quickly. Take the initiative if you want to shape the next academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!