Current Job Vacancies

Key Stage 1 Leader and Reading Leader

MPR/UPR plus TLR2 - this role is not suitable for ECTs.

Required for September 2025 – permanent position

At Orgill Primary School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our children. Our vision is to foster a love for learning and help children grow into confident, independent individuals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Key Stage 1 Leader to join our team. As a Key Stage 1 Leader and Reading Leader, you will have the opportunity to shape and lead the development of early reading across the school.

As Key Stage 1 Leader and Reading Leader, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience of our younger learners. You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of teachers and supporting staff in the Key Stage 1 phase, ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education that promotes their academic, social, and emotional development. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to implement strategies that drive improvement in reading across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate the Key Stage 1 team to deliver excellent teaching and learning outcomes.
• Take responsibility for leading phonics and early reading.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement curriculum strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and achievement of pupils in Key Stage 1, ensuring effective interventions and support are in place.
• Create and maintain an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
• Lead professional development through coaching and monitoring of phonics.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, carers, and the wider school community.
• Lead CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for staff within the Key Stage 1 team.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and promote the school’s values.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) and a strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Significant experience and a passion for phonics and early reading development.
• Previous leadership experience or a strong desire to take on a leadership role.
• A passion for working with young children and supporting their academic and personal development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and promoting a positive learning environment for all children.

Why Work with Us?

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A school dedicated to the well-being of both children and staff.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the educational journey of young learners.

If you are an inspirational leader who is passionate about education and are ready to take on an exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you!

We will welcome visits from potential applicants by appointment only.

Please email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk to obtain an application pack. 

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of a DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23^rd April 2025 with interviews taking place week commencing 28^th April 2025.

General Information

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview along with other questions about their status in line with other legislation. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service and DfE (where relevant) before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

NOTE: it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.