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At Gosfield School we don’t just aim to help all of our pupils achieve their full potential, we also hope to bring the very best out of our teachers and support staff. We offer our teachers and nursery practitioners lots of opportunities to develop their skills and add to their qualifications as they are key to our pupil’s success.

We also give all of our teaching and support staff a genuine opportunity to help shape the way the school works. We are a school where the potential of our teachers and staff is realised, making this an especially fulfilling place to work. If you would like to join our staff, please see below for our current private school teaching jobs and non-teaching vacancies. Please check back often.

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Current Vacancies

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our school for future possible roles please contact Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal and Vice Principal for more information (sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk or 01787 474040)

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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Prep School Teacher

Gosfield is a small family School where you will be free to work and innovate in our gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Primary teacher ready to make a real difference to our Prep School and for all our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for a Primary specialist to join our growing school. We are looking for a teacher who values creative subjects and outdoor adventure as much as the core and is excited by the possibility of nurturing and challenging our children beyond the National Curriculum.

All Gosfield School teachers are expected to contribute to our broad co-curricular activities programme.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

For details and an application form, contact Mrs Sara Bowles, Executive Assistant to the Principal (sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk or 01787 474040)

Start date: 1 September 2024

Deadline for applications: Noon, Thursday 14 March 2024

Interviews will be held: w/c 18 March 2024

Prep School Teacher Application Pack

Learning Support Assistant - Full time - maternity cover

We are looking for an experienced LSA ready to make a real difference, supporting the growth and achievement of our students within the Prep School. Gosfield is a small family School where you will be able to work and innovate in our gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

Based in the Prep School, you will support the teaching staff to deliver quality provision in the classroom, lead teaching activities and interventions with groups and individuals and develop and produce teaching and learning materials when required.

We wish to appoint for a 29 April 2024 start as a maternity cover for up to 1 year.

Application Closing Date: Friday 15 March 2024

Interview in w/b: Monday 18 March 2024

Please send your application form to Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal and Vice Principal (sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk or 01787 474040)

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Learning Support Assistant Application Pack

Finance Manager [Bursar]

Remuneration: Highly competitive based on experience

Gosfield School, a thriving Independent School near Halstead in Essex, is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager who will also undertake some bursarial duties. The ideal candidate will be an experienced management accountant with an exceptional work ethic and the flexibility required to work within a small non-teaching team and lead the finance team. The successful applicant will sit on the school’s Finance, Grounds and Premises and Safety and Compliance Committees and will work closely with the schools Senior Leadership Team.

Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems and a formal accountancy qualification are essential.

Finance Responsibilities:

Developing Financial Policies
Budget Management and Forecasting
Financial Accounting
Production of Management Accounts
Treasury Management
Financial Compliance
Procurement and Expenditure
Oversee Payroll and Fee Billing
Oversee stock control

Some Bursarial Duties will also be undertaken or overseen by the successful applicant. These include liaison with external HR advisors, working closely with the schools admissions team, employment contract lead and IT and Estates teams. Close liaison with the schools SLT when parental issues arise is also an expectation.

Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday 15 March 2024

Interviews week commencing 18 March 2024

Start Date: 15 April or as soon thereafter

*Please Note to avoid disappointment applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline as we reserve the right to consider applications as they are received and to appoint prior to the deadline.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Please send your application form to Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal and Vice Principal (sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk or 01787 474040)

Finance Manager Application Pack

Maintenance Assistant (Multi-skilled) - Full Time

Salary £23,796

About Gosfield School:

Established in 1929, Gosfield School is a prestigious independent co-educational day school catering to ages 2-18. Nestled within 110 acres of stunning grounds, our school boasts state-of-the-art facilities including an impressive sports hall, all-weather sports field, and performing arts center. At Gosfield, we offer a rich and relevant learning environment where pupils can excel academically and engage in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, fostering both academic and social growth.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated School Maintenance Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in caretaking or estate management and can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. This is a full-time position, offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right individual to assist the Estates team to provide a safe, clean and secure environment in which children and staff can work effectively.

Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head of Operations in organising and supervising all matters related to the school’s premises, including maintenance, security, and service management.

  • Conduct handyperson duties and promptly report any defects to the building’s fabric, undertaking minor repairs such as plumbing, light bulb replacement, and decorating.
  • Perform routine site tasks including cleaning, grounds maintenance, litter collection, snow clearing, graffiti removal, and setting up/clearing for events and examinations.
  • Collect deliveries and provide porterage services as required.
  • Operate heating, cooling, and lighting systems, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Provide emergency response to the school site and act as a key holder, implementing security procedures for main buildings and sports facilities.
  • Record and monitor school lettings, liaising with staff and external parties hiring school facilities as necessary.
  • Conduct routine Health and Safety compliance checks and assist with grounds maintenance contractors working on site.
  • Assist in setting up communal areas for assemblies, meetings, exams, and functions.
  • Promote safe working practices and undergo relevant training as required.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by Head of operations.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar caretaking or estates assistant role.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Excellent communication.

Basic knowledge of health and safety.

Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS certification.

 

Application Process:

Please send your application in strictest confidence to sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend our School for an interview. Some competency tasks may be set and there will be an opportunity to tour our school. 

 Application Deadline: 18th March 

 Interview Dates: Week commencing 18th March

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Maintenance Assistant Application Pack

IPGCE PE Trainee Teacher - Full time

We are looking for a trainee Teacher of PE required to support the departmental vision and strategy for the development of sporting excellence in all parts of the school and the development of the participation rates for all students as part of our ongoing focus on health and fitness, leading to lifelong engagement in performing. Gosfield is a small family School where you are free to teach and innovate in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

We wish to appoint for a start in September 2024.

  • Day-to-day coaching of different sports in all year groups.
  • Scheduling, organising and coaching teams across all age groups and abilities during curricular and co-curricular sessions..
  • Help with the organisation of fixtures where needed.
  • Undertaking any relevant administration.
  • Ensure the highest levels of safety standards and safeguarding best practice are upheld in your relevant area.
  • Regularly auditing equipment and, in conjunction with the Director of Sport, ensure that the programme is suitably resourced.
  • Organise and leading focussed group work in specialist skill areas.
  • Monitoring performance data during competition and practice and keeping the Director of Sport informed of the performance of students.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

 IPGCE PE Trainee Teacher Application Pack

Teacher of Chemistry - Full Time

A dynamic and inspiring Chemist who will have the ability to teach general science and be ready to make a real difference to all our students.

Gosfield is a small family School where you are free to teach and innovate in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where all strive to reach and exceed their personal best.

We wish to appoint for September 2024. The successful candidate will teach throughout the age and ability range, including to A Level. All teachers at Gosfield are expected to contribute to the co-curricular programme, and we would particularly like to hear from you if you have an interesting skill or talent that you could offer our students.

For details and an application form, contact Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk or 01787 474040

Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 18 March 2024

Interviews: w/b 18 March 2024

Please note:

To avoid disappointment, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline as we reserve the right to consider applications as they are received and to appoint prior to the deadline.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

 Teacher of Chemistry Application Pack

Teacher of Mathematics - Full Time

We are looking for a dynamic Maths specialist with the ability to teach general Maths, ready to make a real difference for all our students. Gosfield
is a small family School where you are free to teach and innovate in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

We wish to appoint for September 2024. The successful candidate will teach throughout the age and ability range, including to A Level. All teachers at Gosfield are expected to contribute to the co-curricular programme, and we would particularly like to hear from you if you have an interesting skill or talent that you could offer our students.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 22 March 2024

Interviews: w/b 25 March 2024

Please Note To avoid disappointment applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline as we reserve the right to consider applications as they are received appoint prior to the deadline

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

 Teacher of Mathematics Application Pack

Head of PSHE, RSE and Careers - Full Time

We are looking for a talented Teacher with a high level of subject expertise and the ability to lead on curriculum development. To demonstrate passion for the field of PSHE, RSE and Careers. A genuine interest in educational research and practice for a unique and exciting opportunity to bring together different threads of the activity of Gosfield School in order to contribute to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our students.

To develop and grow the success of PSHE ,RSE and Careers provision within the wider School and have wider skills and interests which will contribute to the extra-curricular and pastoral life at Gosfield School.

Gosfield is a small family School where you are free to teach and innovate in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

We wish to appoint for September 2024. The successful candidate will teach throughout the age and ability range. All teachers at Gosfield are expected to contribute to the co-curricular programme, and we would particularly like to hear from you if you have an interesting skill or talent that you could offer our students.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 22 March 2024

Interviews: w/b 25 March 2024

Please Note To avoid disappointment applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline as we reserve the right to consider applications as they are received appoint prior to the deadline

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

 Head of PSHE, RSE and Careers Application Pack

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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