ABOUT THE ACADEMY

We are a new secondary school that opened in September 2021. At Great Park Academy, our principal aim is to provide outstanding education for students from Years 5 to 11. We are a popular academy with a reputation in the local community for providing a safe, positive, caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive as learners. With high expectations and standards of achievement, both academic and personal, we encourage students to make excellent progress and to achieve their goals and aspirations. We offer learning experiences that support personal development and our staff promotes a love of learning which will be with our students throughout their lives. The academy was awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted, we strongly recommend you read our report, which can be found here. Great Park Academy is one of two new schools within Gosforth Group multi-academy trust. Our new school building, located in Great Park, opened in September 2025 and will service 1,200 students from Year 5 to Year 11. This is an exciting time to join our team, our growing academy provides great opportunities for professional development and career progression, as well as the chance to support us in shaping the future of Great Park Academy.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fixed-term position for maternity cover, for up to 1 year or on return of the postholder.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Dance and Drama across key stages 2, 3 and 4. They will be leading aspirational students who are passionate about the subjects, joining a supportive team and working closely with colleagues in other arts subjects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• an outstanding practitioner with a passion for Drama and Dance
• the ability to teach Drama to GCSE and Dance to GCSE
• a proven track record of excellent achievement across all key stages (this can include initial teacher training)
• a commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum.
• a relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities
• excellent communication and ICT skills
• Flexibility, resilience and a sense of humour

This role is suitable for ECT’s. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary 
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• 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 wellbeing activities 
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegreatpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 285 1000.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

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. 

CREATE YOUR FUTURE

https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/_filecache/adf/550/11829-gpa-ofsted-report.pdf