Staff Vacancies

Job overview
Gosfield School is a well-established independent school located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. We are currently seeking a full-time History and English Teacher to join our Senior School. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic educators who are passionate about teaching at the secondary school level within the UK curriculum.

Position: Full-Time History and English Teacher
Department: History and English
Education Stage: Senior School
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: April or September 2026

Key Responsibilities:
– Deliver engaging and effective lessons in History and English following the UK curriculum.
– Support students’ academic progress and personal development.
– Contribute to departmental activities, including planning, assessment, and extracurricular opportunities.
– Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills and Qualifications:
– Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or ECT Status.
– No previous teaching experience required; we welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.
– Strong subject knowledge in both History and English.
– Ability to plan lessons that meet diverse student needs.
– Good communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Values and Attitudes:
– A genuine passion for inspiring young learners through history and literature.
– Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued.
– Enthusiasm for continuous professional development.
– Positive attitude towards teamwork within the school community.

If you are dedicated to making a difference in students’ lives through quality education in History and English, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role at Gosfield School.

Click here to view the Application Pack- History And English Teacher Application Pack

Gosfield School is an exceptional co-educational Independent School set in 110 acres of parkland, serving Colchester, Chelmsford, Sudbury and South Cambridge area. At the heart of our success is our commitment to a personal education tailored to your child. Our class sizes are small, averaging 15 to 20 pupils and never more.
Although not academically selective we offer all the advantages of close attention in the classroom and wide open adventure outside of it.

We wish to appoint a Minibus Driver to safely transport children to and from School, collecting and dropping off at various points on a given route. You will need to be available Monday to Friday during the school term time to work for two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. Flexibility to undertake additional, ad hoc driving work during the School day for fixtures, trips and other purposes is an advantage. Applicants must possess a D1(not 101) category licence and/or a CPC Licence.

This is a permanent contract for 20 hours per week and includes 4.6 weeks holiday pay. The contract is for 20 hours per week, 35 weeks per year (term time only) with a salary of £13.56 per hour paid in 12 monthly instalments, plus any overtime on an ad hoc basis.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Thank you for your interest in this position.

To apply: Please download an application form from our website and send with a covering letter outlining your experience, qualifications and suitability for the post to recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.uk

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent