Class Teacher - KS2 - Gossey Lane Academy

Why Join Gossey Lane Academy?

At Gossey Lane, we believe in providing exceptional opportunities for both our pupils and staff. We are a school committed to progress, inclusion, and excellence. Now is the perfect time to join us as we build a culture of high expectations, outstanding teaching, and strong pastoral support. We are looking for an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team and help shape the future of our school.

What We Offer:

• collaborative culture – work within a supportive, high-performing team that values shared expertise and professional growth
• outstanding CPD -  access to high-quality training, including National College online CPD and pathways to leadership (such as the Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters programme)
• career development – a structured career pathway to help you achieve your professional goals, supported by our Professional Growth and Performance (PGP) framework
• Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance – our wellbeing culture includes access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellbeing champions, and additional leave options through our Life Leave Policy
• competitive benefits – enjoy generous pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme), employee rewards, long service awards, cycle-to-work schemes, and support for glasses/eye tests
• inclusive community – be part of a Trust-wide commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), with access to supportive networks including neurodiversity and menopause support groups
• a School on the rise – join a school committed to rapid improvement, where your input will directly shape outcomes for our children

Who We Are Looking For:

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who:

• are passionate about high-quality teaching and learning
• have a strong commitment to raising standards and closing achievement gaps
• are reflective, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

In return, we will offer you:

• a collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide
• an opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights
• access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process
• a wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views
• access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”
• access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly
• access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users
• opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support
• onsite parking at all schools

To arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on: enquiries@gosseylane.academy

We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.

Please apply online

CVs will not be accepted

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Gossey Lane Academy as a Class Teacher. We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment and selection process.