Class Teacher: Gulval School
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on skills and experience)
Contract: Full-time
Proposed start date:September 2018
Do you have energy, excitement and the ambition to join a thriving and happy school?
Would you like the chance to raise the aspirations of children, families and the local community as part of a dedicated and professional team?
Gulval School in Penzance, Cornwall is looking for anoutstanding, passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join their friendly, committed team of professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement the vision that will continue to improve the quality of teaching and ensure that the educational outcomes for all children continue to be in the top 10% of all schools nationally.
Gulval School is a thriving and happy school within the Adventure Learning Academy Trust, led by an experienced Principal with a passion for adventurous learning. We strive for excellence in all that we do, and have a great team of staff and children who are well behaved and eager to learn. We are looking to appoint two inspirational teachers with energy, enthusiasm, resilience, a love of the outdoors and a ‘can do’ attitude who want to play a part in the continued success of Gulval School, becoming part of our community of experienced professionals.
The successful candidate will;
- Be highly motivated and driven, with a track record of outstanding classroom teaching (or a capacity and aspiration to be outstanding), a reflective practitioner and a strong role model.
- Have high expectations for themself and our pupils.
- Be effective in supporting pupil behaviour with a commitment towards each individual
- Demonstrate the ability to work proactively as part of a team with a ‘can do’positive attitude to ensure the needs of every child are fully met.
- Share in our passion for adventurous learning and add value to the team.
- Demonstrate the ability to think ‘out of the box’, be willing to take calculated risks and be someone who is willing to challenge the norm.
Gulval School is the pride of the community, the support provided by families has enabled the school to create truly outstanding and unique spaces for children to learn and families to enjoy. In May 2017 Ofsted described the school as the ‘central cog in the wheel of the community’. Theschool’s popularity is directly linked to the drive and determination of the staff team: pupil numbers have grown by over 60% in just 3 years and the school is now full in all but twoyear groups. Gulval School was awarded an Ofsted rating of Good overall with Outstanding for Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare having moved out of Special Measures within 3 years. A recent Challenge Partners review in November judged the school to be Outstanding across all areas, a credit to the continued drive of the leadership team and the skill and determination of the whole school community. We truly believe there is no better setting to begin your teaching career or continue your journey into leadership.
If you share our vision and would like to join us on our journey, we would love to hear from you!
Visits to Gulval School are warmly welcomed, please contact Penny Nicholls on 01736 364 747 to arrange a mutually convenient time where you can learn more about this exciting opportunity, meet the staff team, the amazing children and our school goats!
To download the application form and supporting documents please visit the ALAT website
All completed applications must be submitted to Ali Honey at
What you need to submit:
- Application form and covering letter – please ensure you complete an application form which contains full employment history in reverse order with details of each post you have held and key responsibilities, providing evidence of key requirements specified in the job description. You may also include a CV; however, please note applications with CV only will not be accepted.
- Self-declaration form – please fully complete a self-declaration form and submit with your application form.
- Equal opportunities form
Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd May 2018
Proposed interview date: 9th May 2018
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Adventure Learning Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer