Junior School Class Teacher with Forest School

GDST; Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development

Fee discount for GDST schools

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Northampton High School - GDST seeks a qualified teacher for a permanent full-time post in the Junior School, with substantial Outdoor Education and Forest School responsibilities.

You will contribute to an excellent education for all pupils, support the Head and SLT in policy delivery, and promote the GDST ethos and values across the school community.

Qualifications

• You will contribute to providing an excellent education for all pupils in the Junior School and support the learning of individual students.
• You will work with the Head and SLT to implement GDST policy and uphold the school ethos.
• Outdoor Education and Forest School will form about half of your teaching commitment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Outdoor Education to Junior School pupils and some older pupils (KS3).
• Deliver generalist teaching across the Junior School as part of a full-time role.
• Support pastoral provision and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing systems.

Skills

Outdoor education

Pastoral support

Team collaboration

Tools

Forest School techniques

Job description

EmployerNorthampton High School - GDSTLocationNorthampton, NorthamptonshireContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeContract LengthPermanentSalaryPL2 FPP SP 11 - 13. £46,788.00 - £49,338.00Posted18th September 2026Start Date1st January 2027Expires2nd October 2026 12:00 PMContract TypePermanentStart Date1st January 2027Job ID1574806Start Date1st January 2027Contract Type :PermanentContract Length: PermanentJob ID: 1574806Contract: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: PL2 FPP SP 11 - 13. £46,788.00 - £49,338.00Location: Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UUClosing date: Friday 2 October at middayInterviews will take place on: Friday 16 OctoberWe are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.What you’ll be doingYou 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.For any questions about the role, please see the attached job descriptions and application instructions for contact information.Who we areThe 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 firstWe think and act fearlesslyWe embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girlsWe are a family of schoolsWe provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staffAs 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 usAs 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 progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentThere 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 commitmentThe 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.JD PS Class teacher JSSafeguarding Statement: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.