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Newtons Primary School
Lowen Road, Rainham, Essex RM13 8QR
Telephone: 01708 558613
Executive Head Teacher: Mrs H McClenaghan
Headteacher: Mrs A Argire
Email: office@newtons.havering.sch.uk
Website: www.newtons.havering.sch.uk
Class Teacher - Phase Leader
Salary: Main Pay Scale + TLR 2B
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st January 2027
We are looking to appoint an experienced teacher ready for a step into leadership. This post offers the opportunity to undertake the role of Phase Leader, supporting colleagues, driving high-quality teaching and learning and contributing to the strategic development of the school as a part of the Senior Leadership Team.
At Newtons Primary School, we are proud to provide a broad and balanced curriculum where promoting pupils' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.
Newtons Primary School is part of The Growing Together Federation, providing exciting opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our federation, share best practice and benefit from high-quality professional development.
Newtons Primary School can offer:
- A wonderful school at the heart of the Orchard Village Community.
- Amazing pupils that are willing to learn and be the best they can be.
- A dedicated staff team and Governors that ensure all of our pupils thrive and succeed.
- Extensive opportunities for your professional development where we develop effective future leaders.
- A reduced workload with a focus on the pupil’s whole development at the centre of all decision making.
- Work/life balance. - Your wellbeing is paramount, our leaders will take care of you.
- A whole day a fortnight dedicated to your PPA time with your year group colleagues.
- Wellbeing days to support your own health and wellbeing.
- Carefully planned and considered INSET sessions and INSET days.
- A curriculum fit for ensuring our pupils are ready for the future.
- Access to NPQ courses.
We are looking for a Senior Leader who:
- Can demonstrate outstanding teaching practice
- Has high expectations of pupil progress and attainment
- Can use assessment to track pupil progress
- Is passionate about teaching and is able to engage, motivate and challenge pupils
- Has good organisational skills and is always well-prepared
- Is reflective about their own performance and seeks advice when needed
- Has good interpersonal skills and enjoys being part of a team
- Wishes to participate fully in all aspects of school life
- Enjoys their work and is open and flexible to new ideas
- Work within the leadership team to work towards the school improvement plan
- Build positive relationships with families to boost achievement and well-being
- Has experience of effective middle leadership or senior leadership
Visitors to our school comment on the friendly, warm atmosphere and are quick to see that the children are well-behaved and motivated learners.
If you think that you have the drive, enthusiasm and skills necessary to fit into our school then please apply online.
Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 23rd November 2026 (Dependant on satisfactory references received)
We reserve the right to interview candidates up to and beyond the closing date.