Working at Crosfields

At Crosfields, educational excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create dynamic learning experiences supported by modern facilities and innovative teaching practices. We remain committed to staying ahead of educational trends so that both pupils and educators can reach their full potential. Whether through creative teaching, inspiring classroom environments, or enriched co-curricular opportunities, our focus is always on delivering the highest quality of education.

Joining Crosfields means becoming part of a warm, inclusive, and collaborative community. Our staff value teamwork and shared success, supporting one another to create the best possible educational environment. We celebrate a culture of openness and encouragement, welcoming staff ideas and ensuring everyone feels connected to the school’s direction and values. This sense of community extends to wider engagement, with opportunities for involvement in outreach, activities, and events that strengthen ties across the school and beyond.

We believe that professional growth is essential for staff fulfilment and long-term success. At Crosfields, colleagues have access to ongoing training, mentorship programmes, and regular opportunities to develop their skills and explore leadership pathways. Our commitment to nurturing talent ensures that ambitious and passionate educators can progress confidently in their careers. Whether you’re looking to specialise, innovate, or step into a leadership role, we are committed to helping every member of staff reach their full potential.

Everything we do at Crosfields is rooted in our strong values. Kindness, commitment, ambition, growth, and integrity shape the way we work, teach, and collaborate. These values underpin our culture, guide our decisions, and help us create an environment where pupils and staff feel supported, respected, and empowered. When you join Crosfields, you become part of a community that strives each day to live these values and contribute positively to the life of the school.

Crosfields is dedicated to embracing progressive and engaging teaching methods. From technology enhanced learning to project based approaches and interactive classroom experiences, our educators have the tools and freedom to inspire curiosity and creativity. By staying informed about evolving educational trends, we ensure our pupils receive a rich and relevant learning experience, while our teachers benefit from a culture that encourages innovation and professional exploration.

We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support health, happiness, and work–life balance. Staff enjoy daily complimentary lunches and refreshments during term time, including hot beverages, snacks, and fruit, with breakfast available at a subsidised rate.

Our wellbeing offering includes allocated access to the school’s swimming pool and strength and conditioning suite, up to 40% off Nuffield Health membership, and a dedicated employee wellbeing platform through the UNUM app. This platform provides a 24/7 remote GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, second medical opinions, financial and legal guidance, lifestyle content, and access to an online lifestyle coach and personal trainer.

A dynamic Staff Wellbeing Team also organises events and initiatives throughout the year, ranging from BBQs for staff and families to running clubs with a coach, book club, Friday sport sessions, Walking Wednesdays, and our much loved Secret Buddies scheme.

Additional benefits include fee remission for staff children (minimum 25% pro rata for parttime roles), participation in our contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme, income protection, death in service cover, and staff discounts at Stevensons, Ultimate Activity holiday camps, B&Q, and Nuffield Health. INSET childcare support is also available.

All staff benefits are noncontractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time. 

Crosfields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions require thorough pre-employment checks, including references, online checks, and an enhanced DBS check.

We comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, noting that our posts are exempt from the Act, and we follow all right to work requirements under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to present identification, proof of address, right to work documentation, and original qualification certificates.