Class Teacher

Southgate Primary School

Southgate

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration

Job summary

GLF Schools invites applications for a Year 6 Class Teacher at Southgate Primary School in Crawley. The role is permanent from January 2027, offering extensive professional development within a high-performing multi-academy trust.

You will deliver high-quality lessons, shape an ambitious curriculum, and contribute to whole-school improvement with expert coaching and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.
Has a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement and fostering a love of learning.
Values inclusion and diversity, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.
Thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively as part of a team with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance their teaching skills.
Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
Embraces the values of our school and Multi-Academy Trust, contributing to our culture of excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching and help shape an engaging and ambitious curriculum.
Play an active role in driving excellent outcomes for all pupils.
Collaborate with colleagues, benefit from coaching and development opportunities, and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.
Support future leadership development and broader impact beyond the classroom.

Skills

QTS

Engaging lessons

Raising achievement

Inclusion

Team collaboration

CPD & reflective practice

Communication

Job description

Join Southgate Primary School, a thriving, community-centred school in the heart of Crawley, and take the next exciting step in your teaching career. We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Year 6 Class Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis from January 2027.

Your Opportunity

As part of GLF Schools, you will benefit from being part of a high-performing multi-academy trust that is committed to developing future leaders. This role offers far more than classroom teaching; it provides a genuine opportunity to accelerate your professional growth through access to extensive professional development, cross-trust collaboration, leadership pathways and the chance to contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

As a valued member of our teaching team, you will deliver high-quality teaching, help shape an engaging and ambitious curriculum, and play an active role in driving excellent outcomes for all pupils. You will work alongside talented colleagues, benefit from expert coaching and development opportunities, and have the platform to develop your leadership skills and broaden your impact beyond your classroom.

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or have aspirations for future leadership, GLF Schools offers the support, opportunities and networks to help you achieve your goals while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

If you are passionate about educational excellence, eager to develop professionally and excited by the prospect of future leadership opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we are looking for

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.
Has a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement and fostering a love of learning.
Values inclusion and diversity, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.
Thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively as part of a team with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance their teaching skills.
Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
Embraces the values of our school and Multi-Academy Trust, contributing to our culture of excellence and innovation.

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly establishedcluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with SouthgatePrimary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge WoodPrimary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, SalfordsPrimary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

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

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
Foundedupon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across thesouth of England
Wework as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own uniqueidentity
Committedto ensuring all children and young people receive the best possibleeducation

GLF Schools Employment Offer

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