Class Teacher

GLF Schools; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

GLF Schools is looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join Forge Wood Primary School starting September 2025. This part-time role requires a talented and enthusiastic professional committed to high educational standards and fostering positive relationships with students. The position offers opportunities for collaboration within a supportive community and professional development within the Trust.

Benefits

Competitive Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Work-life and family friendly policies

Staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Ability to develop positive relationships with young children.
• Committed to raising achievement for all students.
• Passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative and engaging lessons.
• Collaborate with other teachers in the cluster.
• Support the educational and emotional needs of students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a creative, energetic and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our hard working and dedicated staff team at Forge Wood Primary School from September 2025 on a part time basis (Weds-Fri)

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be a confident and clear communicator
• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• A passion to make a difference

About Forge Wood Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st Sept 2025

Pay Scale: GLF Main Pay Range

Contract type: Permanent - Part Time (Weds-Fri)

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

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