KS2 Teacher

Salary:           MPR - £30,000 - £41,333 per annum

 Hours:           Full time

Contract:    Permanent

Start date:   ASAP

Location:     Great Park Academy

You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to  work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.

About the Trust

Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising of 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations. 

About the Academy

Great Park Academy is one of two new schools within Gosforth Group Multi Academy Trust –opened in September 2021. Since then, the school has been based in a newly constructed classroom block on the current Gosforth Academy site. In September 2025, we will be moving to a brand new 1200 capacity school building within Newcastle Great Park.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Key Stage 2 teacher to join us during these exciting times. If you have the skills necessary and are passionate about developing children’s learning, this post offers the ideal opportunity to contribute within a positive and supportive environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our newly established school. You will do this by developing exceptional pastoral and academic provision for pupils in Years 5 and 6.

What we are looking for

·        A passion for teaching

·        Excellent knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning at Key Stage 2

·        An ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment

·        Consistently high expectations of pupils and yourself

·        Excellent communication ICT skills

·        A commitment to fresh an exciting methods of delivering the curriculum

This role is suitable for ECT’s.

What we can offer you

·        An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals across the Trust

·        Enthusiastic and motivated students

·        An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development

·        A school with its community at heart

·        A programme of staff ‘well-being’ activities

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Gosforth Group’s website click here

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Carolyn Onions, PA to Principal, Carolyn.onions@greatparkacademy.org.uk, 0191 255 9170. If you would like an informal visit of the school, please email Carolyn.onions@greatparkacademy.org.uk

To apply

Please complete an application form and email to hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 23:59

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here. 

Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.