Junior School Class Teacher with Forest School

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton High School - GDST is seeking a dedicated teacher to lead Outdoor Education and Forest School for the Junior School, with some KS3 teaching responsibilities.

You will work to uphold the GDST standards, support pupils’ learning and contribute to the school’s pastoral system as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Outdoor Education and Forest School within Junior School and some KS3 classes.
• Support learning and pastoral duties in line with GDST policies.
• Assist the Head and Senior Leadership Team in implementing school and GDST policies.

Job description

Employer Northampton High School - GDST Location Northampton, Northamptonshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Contract Length Permanent Salary PL2 FPP SP 11 - 13. £46,788.00 - £49,338.00

Posted 18th September 2026 Start Date 1st January 2027 Expires 2nd October 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st January 2027 Job ID 1574806

What You’ll Be Doing

You will contribute to providing an excellent education for all the school’s pupils by teaching with expertise and enthusiasm, offering support to the learning of individual students and contributing to the school’s pastoral system. You will support the Head and the SLT in the implementation of all aspects of school and GDST policy in order to maintain the aims and ethos of the school and the GDST as a whole.

Embracing and demonstrating the characteristics set out in the GDST Professional Teacher Standards: to be Caring, Effective, Engaged, Confident, Creative and Reflective practitioners; and demonstrating GDST values and high standards of professional conduct at all times.

The majority of timetabled Outdoor Education teaching will take place within the Junior School, the successful candidate will also teach some older pupils, including at Key Stage 3. The contract itself will, however, be for a Junior School post.

The timetabled Outdoor Education and Forest School provision would equate to approximately half of the successful candidate’s teaching commitment, with the remainder comprising generalist teaching within the Junior School.

Who We Are

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.

The Organisation’s Values Serve As Guiding Principles

• We put girls first


• We think and act fearlessly


• We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls


• We are a family of schools


• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.

Why join us

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression


• Access to extensive professional development opportunities


• Training grants for qualifications


• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools


• Generous pension schemes


• Free life assurance benefit


• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans


• A Cycle to Work scheme


• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.

Our commitment

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.