Recruitment
When vacancies arise we aim to advertise via the Times Educational Supplement (TES) online and share the posting on this webpage as well as via our social media channels. Our senior team is trained in safer recruitment for education and we recruit in accordance with our equal opportunities and pay policies.
Please note that we do not accept CVs (except for governing body roles).
Please read the accompanying job description and person specification carefully to determine if you would be a good fit for our friendly, supportive, and talented team.
For more information about our school please visit https://www.goshschool.org. You will find that we are a creative,
Vacancies
Primary Teacher and whole school lead for Expressive Arts
Required September 2025
Inner London Pay Scale + SEN allowance+ TLR2a (M3-UPS - not suitable for ECTs)
This is a full time role.
‘Teachers have strong specialist knowledge of the subjects they teach. They are adept at responding to pupils’ daily changing needs, adapting the curriculum and recapping on prior teaching to help pupils learn extremely well.’ OFSTED Nov ‘23
‘Leaders and governors recognise the dedication of staff. They make sure their well-being is prioritised. Staff are extremely, and rightly, proud to work at the school. This is especially evident in their sense of pride in delivering an ambitious and well-considered education in and among the busyness of a hospital ward or during medical treatment. OFSTED Nov ‘23
We are looking for an experienced Primary Teacher with responsibility for Expressive Arts, who has drive, enthusiasm and resilience. The successful candidate will join our supportive teaching team working on the wards and in our schoolrooms.
The role is varied and will include:
● personalising primary curriculum
● cross-curricular teaching
● teaching small mixed age groups or individuals based on the wards
● some teaching of older children outside of the primary phase
You will quickly see that you are applying to an extremely successful school with a clear ethos of achievement, continuity and enjoyment for our truly exceptional pupils. Please consider what interests and skills you can bring to our curriculum and the school as a whole. Often lived experience develops some excellent skills that can be brought to the workplace.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS Midday Friday 7 March 2025
INTERVIEWS W/c 10 14 March 2025
Please note we cannot accommodate visits prior to applications and we will only contact those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. Tours of the school will be offered as part of the interview process.
Any queries should be made by email to vacancy@gosh.camden.sch.uk. Please do NOT call the school directly. We will not accept or respond to CVs or incomplete application forms.
The Children’s Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults (please click on link to our policy) and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, pass a health check and have at least two supportive references (including most recent employer).
At The Children’s Hospital at GOSH and UCLH we know that a diverse workforce brings equity, creativity and innovation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that might be currently under represented on our team. This includes but is not exclusive to; ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
Job Description- Expressive Arts
Primary Teacher and whole school lead for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Required September 2025
Inner London Pay Scale + SEN allowance + TLR2a (M3-UPS - not suitable for ECTs)
This is a full time role.
‘Teachers have strong specialist knowledge of the subjects they teach. They are adept at responding to pupils’ daily changing needs, adapting the curriculum and recapping on prior teaching to help pupils learn extremely well.’ OFSTED Nov ‘23
‘Leaders and governors recognise the dedication of staff. They make sure their well-being is prioritised. Staff are extremely, and rightly, proud to work at the school. This is especially evident in their sense of pride in delivering an ambitious and well-considered education in and among the busyness of a hospital ward or during medical treatment. OFSTED Nov ‘23
We are looking for an experienced Primary Teacher with responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, who has drive, enthusiasm and resilience. The successful candidate will join our supportive teaching team working on the wards and in our schoolrooms.
The role is varied and will include:
● personalising primary curriculum
● cross-curricular teaching
● teaching small mixed age groups or individuals based on the wards
● some teaching of older children outside of the primary phase
● Developing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the school
You will quickly see that you are applying to an extremely successful school with a clear ethos of achievement, continuity and enjoyment for our truly exceptional pupils. Please consider what interests and skills you can bring to our curriculum and the school as a whole. Often lived experience develops some excellent skills that can be brought to the workplace.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS Midday Friday 7 March 2025
INTERVIEWS W/c 10 March 2025
Please note we cannot accommodate visits prior to applications and we will only contact those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. Tours of the school will be offered as part of the interview process.
Any queries should be made by email to vacancy@gosh.camden.sch.uk. Please do NOT call the school directly. We will not accept or respond to CVs or incomplete application forms.
The Children’s Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults (please click on link to our policy) and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, pass a health check and have at least two supportive references (including most recent employer).
At The Children’s Hospital at GOSH and UCLH we know that a diverse workforce brings equity, creativity and innovation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that might be currently under represented on our team. This includes but is not exclusive to; ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
Working at the Hospital School
We are often asked what qualifications are necessary for working at the hospital school and the answer is that there are no specialist qualifications required for working in a hospital school. However, when recruiting we are looking for excellent teachers with a wide range of experience beyond traditional classroom teaching. Experience in some of the following areas will help if you are interested in working within hospital education:
- Teaching 1:1 or small groups
- Delivering specific interventions for pupils with learning needs
- Supporting pupils with special educational needs or disabilities
- Awareness of mental health issues and how they present in children
- Bespoke curriculum design
- Cross-curricular projects
- Mixed-age group teaching
- Edtech - latest developments in technology to enhance learning
- Online teaching
- Mentoring or other pastoral support
Teacher Training Placements
Due to Covid restrictions within the hospital we are currently unable to offer placements to trainee teachers.
Work Experience
Due to the sensitive nature of our setting we are unable to offer work experience placements.