Class Teacher

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
• Job ID: 1310374

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Please note this advert has been posted against all schools within the Crawley Cluster. You only need to apply once

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an inspirational Class Teacher to join one of the schools in our 'Crawley Cluster' to provide the best education for our children by ensuring they are supported, engaged and inspired in their learning.

What we are looking for

The right candidate will be:

• An outstanding practitioner
• Innovative and inspirational
• Committed to and has a strong belief in teamwork
• Able to lead, challenge and motivate children and colleagues
• Committed to working with parents, carers and the wider community

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying

About the Crawley Cluster

Consisting of four schools, the Crawley cluster have a collaborative approach towards working, which means the schools work closely together to provide an outstanding educational experience to the local communities enabling children to 'grow, learn and flourish'. The schools’ benefit from being able to share resources, knowledge and best practise to support each other and maintain high quality teaching.

Each school has a Head of School and are led by an Executive Headteacher, who oversees the four schools in the Crawley Cluster.

• Kilnwood Vale School is a growing two form entry primary school, which opened its doors to reception and nursery children for the first time in September 2019.
• Greenway School is a four-form entry Junior School in Horsham, recently joning the GLF Academy in September 2022.
• Forgewood School is recognised by Ofsted as an outstanding school 'providing inspirational leadership for this happy, inclusive and hard-working school'.
• Southgate School is an improving school situated in the heart of the Crawley Community.

All four schools sit within GLF Schools Multi Academy Trust, Joining us will allow for opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional skills.

Should you be shortlisted and invited to an interview, there will be the opportunity to consider the most suitable school setting.

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 42 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as 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
• 42 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
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• 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

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (part time would be considered)

Salary: GLF Main Pay Scale

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Applications close: Tuesday 7th March 2023

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th March 2023