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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.

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 Art - Full time

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Art 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 are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly motivated individual who will lead this subject area. The appointed person will play a significant role in contributing to the development of a curriculum, designed with the intention to challenge and enthuse students. They will also play a significant role in the future planning for the Department and expanding existing community links as well as forging new relationships both locally and nationally.

The School is seeking to appoint:
• An outstanding practitioner and leader who is ready for the next step to further develop their leadership skills.
• A dynamic and inspiring leader to work collaboratively with the Art and Design Faculty and the Senior Leadership Team to enthuse students about Art and Design with the ability to work effectively as part of a team within the School and to provide an outstanding educational experience for the students.
• An individual who wishes to be innovative in the design and development of the curriculum and play a strategic role in the development of the Art Faculty.
• A leader committed to the importance of Art in transforming students’ understanding and application of knowledge to raise their aspirations.
• A leader committed to giving students extra-curricular opportunities.

We wish to appoint for November 2025 or January 2026. The successful candidate will teach throughout the age and ability range, including to A Level.

Head Of Art Application Pack

Teacher of English and History - Full time

This position is suitable for suitable for a new graduate, an ECT or a more experienced teacher. The successful candidate will join thriving English and History departments made up of passionate and experienced educators.

Embedded in the ethos of our department is a commitment to high standards, a love of literature and language, and an inclusive environment where all students are supported and challenged.

Gosfield School boasts specialist English and History classrooms equipped with interactive displays, a well-stocked library, and access to digital learning platforms that enhance both teaching and learning. Small class sizes allow for personalised support and interactive discussion-based lessons.

English and History Teacher Application Pack

Wraparound Care - Cover Supervisor/s

Due to maternity leave, we have a vacancy for a cover supervisor for our Wraparound Care provision – Breakfast Club, which operates every school day. We would welcome interest from anyone who would like to offer occasional cover for the evening Late Club. If you are interested in supporting on a regular or occasional basis, please contact Sara Bowles on sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk for further details.

Breakfast Club is open to all pupils from Reception upwards and is based in the Dining Hall from 7.30 am – 8.25 am.

Late Club based in the Prep School is open to all pupils from 4.50 pm – 6.00 pm, Monday to Thursday and 3.50 pm – 6.00 pm on Fridays, for supervised play or homework with a light tea provided.

Payment is at an agreed rate for the sessions that run and flexibility will be required.

Part Time School Minibus Driver - 20 hours per week or job share

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.

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, 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 on an ad hoc basis, to work anytime from Monday to Friday during the school term time to work for two hours in the morning and/or 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.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Please contact Mrs Sara Bowles sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.ukor telephone 01787 474040 for an application form and further information.

Finance Assistant - Full or Part time

We are looking for a dynamic Finance Assistant to be an integral part of the finance team and support staff at Gosfield School. Gosfield is a small family school, set in a gorgeous green environment where everyone’s treated with warm respect.

Finance Assistant 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.