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TO BE GREATER AND TO ASPIRE FURTHER

Gosport & Fareham Multi-Academy Trust (GFM) comprises 5 schools (Bay House Academy, Gomer Junior School, LWS Academy, Brune Park School and Rowner Junior School).

As a “local MAT” we are committed to improving education provision and opportunities in Gosport and Fareham.

We look after the educational needs of students from ages 6 to 19. This wealth of expertise across our phases and sites provides us with many opportunities to improve and become the best education provider we can be for all local young people.

The GFM aims to enable a local solution to the challenges we face together in providing the best education provision in the area, we have adopted a philosophy of collaboration in order to achieve a locally-led self-improving network of schools by sharing the responsibility for all learners and for their families.

Our mission:

‘It is our moral accountability to all our learners to raise achievement, close gaps, support wellbeing and develop the range of learning capacities through a principled curriculum which is a sum of all the learners’ experiences. These collective experiences will ensure the sustained growth of an effective ‘Learner Voice’ which encourages contributions from the diversity of our learner population and community that has significant impact and influence on our School.’

In the GFM we recognise that it is through our collective endeavour that we can make a difference, with Gosport and Fareham learners’ achievement being greater and them aspiring further. The local commitment to this initiative is overwhelming; schools and communities see this as an opportunity for a group of schools to become greater than the sum of their parts.

We have been relentless in our drive to ensure we are fully staffed with colleagues passionate to understand how to release and enable a young person to engage with and enjoy their learning. We are working hard to ensure all our staff are highly skilled in understanding learners’ needs including the wide range of behaviours and strategies that enable us to maximise outcomes for our young people.

What does this mean in practice? 

It means we take our responsibilities to our learners and their parents very seriously, and work together:

• To ensure every learner achieves to their very best
• So no learner is left behind at any stage
• Doing all we can to make sure every learner has quality learning experiences in and beyond the classroom and that we look after their well being

In partnerships to ensure our school community is the best it can be.

How do we measure our success? 

By looking at every learner’s achievement and progress:

• GCSE results
• progress made in every subject across different stages of the year
• how our pupil’s achievement compares to others across the country
• how well our tutor time supports pupil’s achievement and well being

By looking at the quality of teaching and learning, specifically:

• how we are developing pupil’s independent learning
• how well we feedback to our pupils so they know how to improve
• how good every learning experience is

By looking at how well we use evidence to plan appropriate interventions, use these interventions and then see how successful they are on individuals or groups of learners.

We also look at how we are constantly developing our teachers and support staff in meeting these goals.

Our schools are located in Gosport in the south east county of Hampshire. Gosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval heritage. Gosport benefits from being a stone’s throw from Portsmouth and its many amenities and has excellent transport links.

As well as an abundance of picturesque coastal walks and nature reserves on the doorstep, Gosport is home to two parks and accessible to a scenic beach, perfect for outdoors types, runners, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts or families looking for a taste of the great outdoors.

GFM Education pursues a policy of equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Key benefits of working with us

Professional development opportunities

• Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
• Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one academy to another
• A high commitment to personal development and growth;
• Ability to work across the age and ability range from Year 3 through to Upper Sixth

Well-being

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Student Wellbeing support

Facilities

• Free/discounted gym access
• Free car parking at every site
• On-site catering with great food, all reasonably priced for staff

Diversity

• A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity

We would be keen to talk to you, if you:

• Are dedicated to increasing the life opportunities of young people;
• Want to work in an organisation which values diversity, collaboration and innovation;
• Are seeking a new challenge in your career;

We welcome visits to our schools and would value an exploratory conversation with you if you are looking for the next step in your career and think you could make a difference in the GFM. If you would like to find out more about the GFM please contact us on 02932 616012 or email recruitment@gfmat.org

Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of; proof of right to work in the UK / satisfactory references / pre employment medical check / clear enhanced DBS check

Safeguarding statement

GFM Education 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.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

A ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. We will also carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates as recommended by KCSiE.

It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position (paid or unpaid) working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.