Class Teacher

* Class Teacher

NEWFast Apply# Class Teacher Employer Location :
Crawley, West Sussex Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
GLF Main Pay Range Posted:
6th February 2026

Start Date:

13th April 2026

Expires:
22nd February 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

13th April 2026

Job :
1533512

Job Reference:
FOR
003

Start Date:

13th April 2026
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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** Forge Wood Primary is seeking an inspiring and dedicated KS1 or EYFS Class Teacher to join our vibrant school community on a permanent basis from April 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, forward‑thinking team, helping our youngest learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We warmly encourage ECTs to apply, as we offer strong mentoring and development to help you grow in your teaching career.

If you’re enthusiastic, child‑centred, and eager to contribute to our growing school, we’d love to hear from you.
**** Your opportunity
** In this role, you will deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons that meet the educational needs of all children, ensuring excellent teaching and learning across the class. You will plan and deliver well‑structured lessons with clear objectives, high expectations, and appropriate levels of challenge, while effectively managing the classroom environment and utilising assessment to support progress. As a reflective practitioner, you will differentiate learning, deploy support staff effectively, and foster independence, curiosity, and pride in children’s work.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the pastoral care of pupils, maintain clear communication with parents and external agencies, and carry out monitoring, assessment, and reporting duties. You will also participate in staff meetings, professional development, appraisal processes, and the wider life of the school, ensuring strong teamwork and a commitment to ongoing improvement.
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* 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 Forge Wood Primary School
** Our School sits within a established cluster ofschools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary Schoolour cluster includes the following other schools;
Southgate Primary School,Salfords Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior 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 acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow 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…