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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 for more information (recruitment@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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Head of Chemistry

We are seeking to appoint an excellent, inspirational and highly skilled teacher to lead the teaching of Chemistry. Our Science Department is a dynamic and forward-thinking team of five dedicated teaching staff, supported by a skilled technician and led by an experienced Head of Science. We are proud of our collaborative ethos and our commitment to delivering an outstanding science education.

The department benefits from two well-equipped wet laboratories and a dedicated dry laboratory primarily used for Physics, providing excellent facilities for practical and investigative learning. We follow the AQA examination board, offering both Combined Science and Triple Science at GCSE, alongside A-Level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Science at our school is engaging, inspiring and hands-on. We are passionate about fostering curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject, both inside and beyond the classroom. Our students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including STEM and CREST award programmes, and we take full advantage of our beautiful school grounds to extend learning outdoors wherever possible.

Head Of Chemistry Application Pack February 2026

Teacher of Chemistry

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and skilled teacher to teach Chemistry and foster a love of science across the school. Our Science Department is a dynamic and forward-thinking team of five dedicated teaching staff, supported by a skilled technician and led by an experienced Head of Science. We are proud of our collaborative ethos and our commitment to delivering an outstanding science education.

The department benefits from two well-equipped wet laboratories and a dedicated dry laboratory primarily used for Physics, providing excellent facilities for practical and investigative learning. We follow the AQA examination board, offering both Combined Science and Triple Science at GCSE, alongside A-Level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Science at our school is engaging, inspiring and hands-on. We are passionate about fostering curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject, both inside and beyond the classroom. Our students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including STEM and CREST award programmes, and we take full advantage of our beautiful school grounds to extend learning outdoors wherever possible.

Teacher Of Chemistry Application Pack Feb 2026

Trainee Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint a Trainee Teacher of Science who is innovative, enthusiastic and passionate. Somebody who will bring new ideas and continue our drive to offer a fantastic science education, not just in the laboratories but also outside in our amazing grounds and through our extra-curricular clubs including STEM and CREST awards.

Our Science Department is a dynamic and forward-thinking team of five dedicated teaching staff, supported by a skilled technician and led by an experienced Head of Science. We are proud of our collaborative ethos and our commitment to delivering an outstanding science education.

The department benefits from two well-equipped wet laboratories and a dedicated dry laboratory primarily used for Physics, providing excellent facilities for practical and investigative learning. We follow the AQA examination board, offering both Combined Science and Triple Science at GCSE, alongside A-Level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Science Trainee Teacher Application Pack Feb 2026

 

Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other professionals to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that fosters the development of each child.
We are looking for an experienced LSA ready to make a real difference, supporting the growth and achievement of our pupils. Based in the Prep School, you will support classes and small groups as well as individual pupils in a 1-1 capacity. The post will also include playground supervisor duties. This post could on occasion involve responsibilities for supporting children in class and teaching classes when the need arises if a candidate has the necessary skills. Level 3 Qualification and experience in delivering Read Write Inc desirable but not essential. We wish to appoint for an immediate start or as soon as possible.
Hours: 18 hours per week to be discussed with Head of Prep School
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.

School Minibus Driver (0 hours contract)

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 (10 hours per week). 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 zero hours contract.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

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.

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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