Gamesley Primary School Β· Glossop, East Midlands
Gamesley Primary School is a wonderfully warm, vibrant, and happy place to work and learn. Nestled within a close-knit community with high levels of economic deprivation, our school serves as a vital hub of support, ambition, and care for our families.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible, life-changing difference every single day, you will find it here. Our children are absolutely lovely, our families are incredibly supportive, and thanks to our consistent, nurturing approach, behaviour across the school is very good.
What Our Children Want
We recently asked our pupils what they look for in a teacher, and they summed it up perfectly. They love adults who are:
β’ Kind: Quick to smile, ready to listen, and deeply caring.
β’ Strict: Providing the clear boundaries, high expectations, and structure that make them feel safe.
β’ Fair: Treating every child as an individual and ensuring a level playing field for all.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join us for an exciting journey over the next academic year. Year 3 is a pivotal time as children transition into Key Stage 2, and we need someone who can maintain their momentum with creative, engaging, and joyful learning experiences.
This role is about lots of fun and hard work. We laugh a lot, we support each other fiercely, and we work tirelessly to give our children the best possible start in life.
Who We Are Looking For
β’ An enthusiastic practitioner who brings energy and passion into the classroom.
β’ Someone who understands that relationships are the key to great teaching and will invest time in getting to know our lovely community.
β’ A team player who embraces a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
β’ Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are highly encouraged to apply. We pride ourselves on our warm, robust mentoring and support structure to help you thrive in your first years of teaching.
Why Join Gamesley?
"Staff morale is high, and visitors frequently comment on the tangible warmth and happy atmosphere that flows through our corridors."
We offer a supportive leadership team, a collaborative staff room, and children who genuinely love coming to school.
To start on 1st September 2026
This role is a fixed term role, term time only. Main Pay Scale 1-6 with an actual salary of Β£32,916 - Β£45,352.
For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.
The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:
β’ Applications close at 9am on Monday 15th June 2026
β’ Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd June 2026
If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the school.
Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage