14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3

Working pattern

Full time: 32.44 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two inspirational teachers to join our KS2 team at GCMS in September 2026. We are looking teachers who are enthusiastic and inspiring educators with a focus on contributing towards our inclusive and ambitious curriculum offer.

These are fixed term posts for 1 year, with a view to being made permanent for the right candidates.

You must be:

  • inclusive, flexible and able to meet the needs of all learners
  • able to demonstrate a range of engaging teaching strategies to promote aspirational outcomes for all
  • able to work effectively in partnership, as a member of our dynamic staff team and be an integral part of our school family
  • promote excellent behaviour by establishing respectful relationships and enabling a positive approach to learning
  • The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, positively contributing to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils. Excellent provision in personal development is key to achieving our vision and ensuring that every child is equipped for success in school and beyond.

What the school offers its staff

  • Our pupils are the motivation for all that we do at GCMS; we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all pupils.
  • We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning offering ongoing professional development opportunities, enhanced PPA time, and a supportive and inclusive school community.
  • Our truly broad and balanced curriculum is supported by excellent facilities, including a drama studio, separate sports hall, music room and science labs.
  • We believe in equipping our pupils for the future and provide each child with a Chromebook to support their learning both at school and at home.
  • Our school ethos is underpinned by restorative and relational practice

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

If the above resonates with you and you are a motivated and creative teacher who is committed to promoting excellence in teaching and learning, we welcome your application.

Candidates who would like to arrange a visit to the school should contact recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.

For any questions or to discuss the post further, please contact Deeanne Smith (Headteacher) on0191 2851793 or recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Gosforth Central Middle school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be obtained and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. 

We may carry out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Gosforth Central Middle School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
601 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0191 285 1793

Arranging a visit to Gosforth Central Middle School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.

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