Class Teacher (English Curriculum Lead)

Southgate Primary, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Main Pay Range

Class Teacher (English Curriculum Lead) job summary

Southgate Primary is seeking an inspiring Class Teacher (English Curriculum Lead) to champion exceptional teaching, learning and achievement across our school. This is a pivotal role for an enthusiastic teacher with a deep passion for English and the drive to lead its continued development. As a member of our teaching team, you will shape a rich, progressive curriculum; guide colleagues through high-quality training, co-planning and coaching; and rigorously monitor teaching, learning and interventions to ensure every pupil makes outstanding progress. If you are committed to raising standards, fostering excellence and empowering others, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 

What we're looking for:

• QTS
  
• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
  
• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
  
• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
  
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
  
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
  
• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
  
• A successful track record of improving performance outcomes

Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information. 

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly established
cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate
Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood
Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords
Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded
  upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness


• 43
  primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
  south of England


• We
  work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
  identity


• Committed
  to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
  education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access
  to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme 


• Flexible
  working options


• Generous
  holiday allowance


• Work
  life and family friendly policies


• Employee
  wellbeing initiatives


• Career
  pathways and talent management


• Access
  to a staff benefits portal


• Community
  and collaboration working model

 

Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.

The Details 

Start Date: 13th April 2026

Pay Scale: GLF Main Pay Range 

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 6th February 2026 

Interview date: W/C 9th February 2026

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Southgate Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 280 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southgate Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southgate-primary-crawley

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