Staff Vacancies

Gosfield School is a welcoming and forward-thinking through school located in Essex. We are committed to providing an inspiring and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Head of Design and Technology to lead our Design and Technology department.

Position: Head of Design and Technology
Department: Design and Technology
Education Stage: Independent Prep and Senior

Role Overview:
As Head of Design and Technology, you will be responsible for leading the development, planning, and delivery of the curriculum within this creative subject area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their leadership skills while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills among our pupils.

Skills and Qualifications:
– A genuine passion for design, technology, creativity, or related subjects.
– Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire children students.
– Organisational skills to manage curriculum planning effectively across all Key Stages.
– Willingness to learn leadership responsibilities within a supportive team environment.
– Basic understanding or interest in design technology concepts; training will be provided as needed.

Values and Attitudes:
– Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where all pupils feel valued and encouraged.
– Enthusiasm for nurturing curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and resilience in all students.
– Positive attitude towards professional growth through collaboration with colleagues across departments.
– Dedication to upholding Gosfield School’s ethos of respect, kindness, integrity, responsibility.
This position is for a September 2026 or January 2027 start.

Head Of D & T Application Pack March 2026

At Gosfield School, we are more than just a school; we are a vibrant, close-knit community set within a stunning green environment, where innovation is encouraged, individuality is celebrated and every member of our community is supported to achieve their very best.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Key Stage 1 Prep Teacher who is ready to make a genuine impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape young minds, bring learning to life, and to contribute meaningfully to the continued success of our Prep School.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Bring energy, creativity and a forward-thinking approach to the classroom
• Value creative subjects and outdoor learning as much as core academic excellence
• Be excited by the opportunity to nurture, challenge and inspire pupils both within and beyond the National Curriculum
• Embrace innovation and relish the freedom to develop their own teaching practice

Life at Gosfield extends well beyond the classroom. All teachers play an active role in our rich and varied co-curricular programme and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to fully immerse themself in this rewarding and enjoyable aspect of school life.

If you are looking to teach in a supportive, forward-looking environment where you are trusted to innovate and truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

For details and an application form, contact Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal (recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.uk)

Start date: 1 September 2026
Deadline for applications: Noon, Thursday 23rd April 2026
Interviews will be held: w/c 27th April 2026

Prep Teacher Application Pack March 2026

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of PE to join our Sports department.

It would be advantageous if the Teacher of PE is able to teach Football, Rugby and Cricket at Gosfield School, at both the Senior and Prep Schools. This position is suitable for all, including ECTs. The successful candidate will join a department of five full time, one part time members of staff, one Cricket Coach and two volunteers.

IPGCE PE Teacher Application Pack

Gosfield School are looking to appoint a Pastoral Assistant to provide high quality care for all pupils, act as a mentor for for targeted pupils and support the Pastoral Assistant Principal.

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

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.

Pastoral Assistant 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 (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.