Phase Leader

ROLE: Phase Leader Key Stage 2 Salary Range: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance of £2786 + TLR2a of £3526 Location: The Heights Academy, Auckland Dr, Birmingham, B36 0DD Contract: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 1 January 2027

Job Overview:

At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission - empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Phase Leader to join The Heights Academy. The Heights Academy opened in September 2023, initially to pupils in Key Stage 2 and 3, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. All pupils at The Heights Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), with some pupils presenting with associated Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead meaningful improvement in teaching and learning within Key Stage 2. To develop the Explorer Pathway across KS2, KS3 and KS4, creating a coherent and appropriately adapted curriculum for pupils working well below age-related expectations in line with pupil needs using specialist approaches. To improve pupils’ progress, wellbeing and independence, particularly for all pupils who have autism and EHCPs. To develop staff, through mentoring, modelling effective practice and delivering targeted CPD for KS2 and the Explorer Pathway. To contribute to school strategy, using assessment, pupil progress information and interventions to improve outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to plan and deliver engaging, appropriately differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with ASC and associated SEND. Be able to adapt learning programmes in response to pupils’ EHCP outcomes, abilities, interests and aspirations. Create a structured, predictable and supportive learning environment in which pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Have experience of coaching and developing staff. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher, Lisa Walker. T: 0121 269 6000 E: info@heights.fet.ac

Benefits:

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes: FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits . Teachers’ Pension Scheme Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner Staff voice - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas Comprehensive induction and probation support and a supportive appraisal system Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations Learning and development - including online learning and other resources Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks Mental Health First Aiders Wellbeing package and family friendly policies Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16th October 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026