Part Time - Class Teacher (Year 6)

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Are you a dedicated educator eager to make a real impact? If you’re an ambitious and dynamic teacher, we want you to join us at Gossey Lane Academy as we embark on an exciting journey of school transformation.

Why Join Gossey Lane Academy?

At Gossey Lane, we believe in providing exceptional opportunities for both our pupils and staff. We are a school committed to progress, inclusion, and excellence. Now is the perfect time to join us as we build a culture of high expectations, outstanding teaching, and strong pastoral support.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide.
• An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.
• Access to Career Pathways and a Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process.
• A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called "My Possible Self".
• Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the teachers’ pension scheme (LGPS).
• Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye‑sight tests for eligible display screen users.
• Opportunity to be part of key Trust‑wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
• Onsite parking at all schools.

Who We Are Looking For:

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) who:

• Are passionate about high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Have a strong commitment to raising standards and closing achievement gaps.
• Are reflective, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Thrive in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.

N.B. CVs will not be accepted.

Disability Confident Employer Commitment

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Communicate and promote vacancies. Offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Provide reasonable adjustments as required. Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition to stay in work.

As part of our recruitment process we conduct rigorous online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

Attention: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. When applying for certain jobs, spent convictions and cautions that fall under the protected category do not need to be disclosed and cannot be taken into account. For further information see the DBS filtering guide.

English is an essential requirement for this role under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). The ability to speak fluent spoken English is required.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.