Southgate Primary School, a community‑centred school in the heart of Crawley, West Sussex is seeking an inspiring Class Teacher to champion exceptional teaching, learning and achievement across our vibrant and supportive school on a permanent basis from April 2026! 

Your Opportunity 

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 are looking for

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.
• Has a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement and fostering a love of learning.
• Values inclusion and diversity, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively as part of a team with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance their teaching skills.
• Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
• Embraces the values of our school and Multi-Academy Trust, contributing to our culture of excellence and innovation.

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: 13 April 2026 

Pay Scale: GLF MPR 

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 15 March 2026 

Interview date: TBC

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).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.