Job Description

A recruitment incentive of up to £2000 is available for an excellent candidate.

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an inspiring and motivated Phase Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will have class responsibility as well as playing a significant part in maintaining high standards of achievement at Waltham Holy Cross Academy. There will be designated leadership team out of class every week to support with the leadership aspects of the role. The Phase Leader will work with the Trust, Headteacher, Governors and Senior Leadership Team.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, caring and ambitious school which has now become part of a successful and inspirational trust.

NET Academies Trust offer: Weekly collaborative PPA time with your two year groups · Lead practitioner support for planning and teaching · Individual career programme for all staff · Personalised staff well-being programme · A commitment from NET to ensure there is a manageable workload

Applicants must have a proven track record of raising standards, understanding and knowledge of improving outcomes for pupils and some leadership experience.

What Ofsted says about Waltham Holy Cross Primary School: "Leaders and teachers have developed effective partnerships with parents and carers. The new system for recording children's development allows teachers to share, with parents, information about their child's learning."

What Ofsted says about NET Academies Trust: "Strong and purposeful leadership." OFSTED 2018

What our teachers says about working with NET Academies Trust: "I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people."

Information about the School

On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.

Based in Waltham Abbey, our school is very special – a happy and safe environment in which our children can learn, grow and develop into confident and successful young people.

Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop: a strong knowledge base, high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their potential.

The school has a caring team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your interest and support.

We are delighted to be part of the NET Academy Trust. The key aim of NET Academies Trust is to promote and lead innovative practice to help raise educational outcomes for all pupils.

We warmly welcome parents, carers and visitors into the school. If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning, your child’s class teacher will be happy to make an appointment to see you. My Deputy Headteachers and I are also on the playground before and after school each day and we are happy to help in any way we can. Alternatively, please feel free to speak with the school office about any queries you may have or contact me via the School Office on 01992 713 191.

Whether you are a parent of a pupil, or are considering joining us, we hope you’ll find all the information you need here. If you are considering enrolling your child at Waltham Holy Cross, please contact our school office to arrange a visit and to meet with me.

Finally, please do read some of our newsletters to find out about key dates/events and what your child is learning. Paper copies can be made available upon request from the school office.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

Sarah Clarke Headteacher Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.