Phase Leader Key Stage 2

Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)

SEN Allowance + TLR2a

• 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