This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
Great Park Academy Knightsbridge Great North Road Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2JH
You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.
Start date: September 2025
About the Trust Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.
About the Academy ‘Great Park is a calm and purposeful school. Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and adults. They behave well in lessons and act maturely around school, including at social times. They have pride in their school and are excited about how the school will develop as it grows in size and moves to its permanent home.’ -Ofsted 2024
Great Park Academy is an exciting and thriving new school where staff are highly valued and invested in to be able to become exceptional practitioners. Inspected in July 2024, the school was awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted citing that 'Behaviour in lessons and around school is exemplary' and 'Adults know how to get the best out of each individual pupil'. We strongly recommend you read our report, which can be found
here .
As a school we are committed to providing the very best education for pupils from Year 5 to Year 11. We will move to our brand-new site located in Great Park which will have capacity for 1200 students in 2025. We are one of two new schools within Gosforth Group Multi Academy Trust and will be welcoming our fifth cohort of students when the position starts meaning that we will have Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
About the role First and foremost, we are looking for someone who loves their subject and is passionate, proactive and innovative. You will be a specialist in Design Technology - Food and Nutrition. Our Design Technology department has a well-planned and exciting curriculum, excellent teachers and learning opportunities which our students engage well with.
We are developing a strong team of practitioners at Great Park Academy who are able to be versatile and are keen to be involved in many and varied aspects of school life; particularly during the coming years while the school is growing. You will be an important part of our growing school and will be a consummate professional, practical and ‘hands-on’.
What we are looking for
An outstanding practitioner with a passion for Design and Technology A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum The ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds Excellent communication and ICT skills An interest and commitment to the whole school community
This opportunity is ideal for candidates embarking in their first years of teaching as an ECT or for candidates who are looking to take on responsibility in the coming years.
What we can offer you An opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart An exciting programme of staff well-being activities Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group Staff parking
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
We hope you’ll visit our website to find out more about us:
www.greatparkacademy.org.uk
and
www.gosforthgroup.org.uk .
You are welcome to visit the school to speak to the Leader of Teaching and Learning in Design Technology at Great Park Academy on Tuesday 28th January 2025 between 4pm and 5pm when we will be holding an open evening for interested applicants. If you would like more information please contact Mrs Onions, PA to the Principal, at
Carolyn.Onions@greatparkacademy.org.uk
for more information. Please note that there is not an expectation for you to visit the school before application.
To apply A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Gosforth Group’s Recruitment website,
Face-Ed .
By applying for this opportunity you will be automatically considered for Teacher of Design and Technology at both Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 5th February 2025 Interviews will be held the week beginning 3rd March 2025
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the
DBS filtering guide
and you can view our
Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.
Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Great Park Academy Knightsbridge Great North Road Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2JH
You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.
Start date: September 2025
About the Trust Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.
About the Academy ‘Great Park is a calm and purposeful school. Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and adults. They behave well in lessons and act maturely around school, including at social times. They have pride in their school and are excited about how the school will develop as it grows in size and moves to its permanent home.’ -Ofsted 2024
Great Park Academy is an exciting and thriving new school where staff are highly valued and invested in to be able to become exceptional practitioners. Inspected in July 2024, the school was awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted citing that 'Behaviour in lessons and around school is exemplary' and 'Adults know how to get the best out of each individual pupil'. We strongly recommend you read our report, which can be found
here .
As a school we are committed to providing the very best education for pupils from Year 5 to Year 11. We will move to our brand-new site located in Great Park which will have capacity for 1200 students in 2025. We are one of two new schools within Gosforth Group Multi Academy Trust and will be welcoming our fifth cohort of students when the position starts meaning that we will have Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
About the role First and foremost, we are looking for someone who loves their subject and is passionate, proactive and innovative. You will be a specialist in Design Technology - Food and Nutrition. Our Design Technology department has a well-planned and exciting curriculum, excellent teachers and learning opportunities which our students engage well with.
We are developing a strong team of practitioners at Great Park Academy who are able to be versatile and are keen to be involved in many and varied aspects of school life; particularly during the coming years while the school is growing. You will be an important part of our growing school and will be a consummate professional, practical and ‘hands-on’.
What we are looking for
An outstanding practitioner with a passion for Design and Technology A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum The ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds Excellent communication and ICT skills An interest and commitment to the whole school community
This opportunity is ideal for candidates embarking in their first years of teaching as an ECT or for candidates who are looking to take on responsibility in the coming years.
What we can offer you An opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart An exciting programme of staff well-being activities Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group Staff parking
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
We hope you’ll visit our website to find out more about us:
www.greatparkacademy.org.uk
and
www.gosforthgroup.org.uk .
You are welcome to visit the school to speak to the Leader of Teaching and Learning in Design Technology at Great Park Academy on Tuesday 28th January 2025 between 4pm and 5pm when we will be holding an open evening for interested applicants. If you would like more information please contact Mrs Onions, PA to the Principal, at
Carolyn.Onions@greatparkacademy.org.uk
for more information. Please note that there is not an expectation for you to visit the school before application.
To apply A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Gosforth Group’s Recruitment website,
Face-Ed .
By applying for this opportunity you will be automatically considered for Teacher of Design and Technology at both Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 5th February 2025 Interviews will be held the week beginning 3rd March 2025
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the
DBS filtering guide
and you can view our
Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.
Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
