Core Subject Lead & Phase Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Wolverhampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Curriculum Development Strategic Planning Staff Development Data Analysis Adaptive Teaching Budget Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

West Park Primary is seeking an outstanding Core Subject Leader and Phase Lead to join their innovative Middle Leadership Team. The role involves leading Maths or English, driving high-quality teaching, and ensuring all pupils achieve their best. Responsibilities include curriculum development, staff development, data analysis, and budget management.

Job Details

Required for September 2026

West Park Primary is seeking an outstanding Core Subject Leader and Phase Lead to join our innovative Middle Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead Maths or English across the school, drive high-quality teaching, and ensure all pupils, including disadvantaged, SEND, and EAL learners, achieve their best.

  • lead the whole-school Maths/English vision, curriculum development, and strategic planning
  • drive staff development through coaching, mentoring, CPD, and moderation
  • analyse data to improve outcomes and raise attainment for vulnerable pupils
  • lead adaptive teaching, assessment, and smooth key stage transitions
  • manage budgets and resources effectively and report progress to SLT and Governors.

We offer:

  • a supportive, skilled, and forward-thinking team
  • professional development and leadership release time
  • budget to develop curriculum resources
  • engaged parents and enthusiastic, inquisitive children

You are:

  • a reflective, motivated classroom practitioner
  • passionate about raising standards and inclusion
  • expert in your chosen subject area, with deep knowledge of the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment
  • committed to evidence-informed approaches and school values.

Visits welcome!

School visits for potential candidates: Tuesday 14 April at 4pm or Thursday 16 April at 9am.

To arrange a visit, please contact Gaynor Hegarty, Office Manager at [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]

Applicants must provide two references. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any content that could cause reputational or safeguarding concerns. Any findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and discussed during the interview.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks will be undertaken, and appointment is conditional on satisfactory outcomes.

This post is assessed as regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, 2013 & 2020. Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Applicants barred from working in regulated activity must not apply.

[Employer hidden] is committed to equal opportunities. No applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Interviews w/c: Monday 27 April, 2026

To apply, visit https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/jobs-in-schools/Core-Subject-Lead-%26-Phase-Lead-West-Park-Primary-School

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