KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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. We are looking for an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team and help shape the future of our school.

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.

In return, we will offer you:

• 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 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, so we know and can respond to views.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”.
• Supportive policies such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break, and Family Friendly policies.
• A generous pension scheme—the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and contributions to glasses and eyesight tests for eligible display screen users.
• Opportunities to join Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the EDI working group and Wellbeing groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
• Onsite parking at all schools.

Key Dates:

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office at: enquiries@gosseylane.academy

Additional Information:

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Gossey Lane Academy as a Class Teacher. We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently, and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, subject to operational requirements.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments. Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. This role requires fluency in spoken English, as mandated by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). 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 sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged. Applications must be original and created by the candidate. Use of AI tools in application writing may lead to disqualification if substantially used.