At Great Park Academy, our principal aim is to foster high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in an environment that nurtures their potential and encourages them to aim high.
We are proud to be a member of Gosforth Group, a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and 'Creating Futures' for every student. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an outstanding education and ensures that our students benefit from a broad network of support and opportunity.
We're hiring! Curriculum Leader in Maths Great Park Academy is looking for an inspiring and ambitious Maths specialist to lead our Mathematics department and help shape exceptional teaching and learning across the school. In this exciting role, you'll: Drive achievement and progress in Maths Lead curriculum development and highquality classroom practice Support and motivate a committed team of colleagues If you're passionate about Maths education and ready to make a real difference to students' futures, we'd love to hear from you. Application deadline: 23rd March 2026 Full details and how to apply: www.gosforthgroup.org.uk/work-for-us Join a growing school with a strong community, motivated students, and fantastic opportunities for professional development. #gosforthgroup #GreatParkAcademy #creatingfutures #NorthEastJobs #TeachingJobs #Careersineducation #hiring #lovemaths
View PostGreat Park Academy – World Book Day Round-Up! What a fantastic week! From our exciting Masked Reader challenge to the creative World Book Day Bake-Off, students across the school truly brought their love of reading to life. We've loved seeing the imagination, teamwork and book-themed fun happening in every corner of Great Park Academy. A huge well done to everyone involved! #WorldBookDay #GreatParkAcademy #ReadingForFun #LoveReading #GosforthGroup #creatingfutures
View PostMarch Online Safety Newsletter Out Now! Parents and carers, this month's online safety update is packed with important information to help keep your children safe online. In this issue: New YouTube parental controls - what's changed and how to set them up Mobile phone risks for children - what you need to know How social media algorithms work - and why they matter Plus even more practical tips and guidance Visit our school website to read the full newsletter: https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/online-safety Staying informed is one of the best ways to keep your child safe online! #OnlineSafety #StaySafeOnline #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures #GreatParkAcademy
View PostMore World Book Day Fun at Great Park Academy! Our students have been busy whisking, mixing and decorating in our World Book Day Bake-Off Competition, and the results were truly stunning! From colourful cupcakes to showstopping cakes, each creation was inspired by a favourite book. We saw everything from magical worlds to classic characters brought to life in icing, sprinkles and creativity. The effort, imagination and enthusiasm from everyone involved were incredible, a perfect blend of reading, creativity and fun. A huge well done to all our talented bakers! We're so proud of the passion and book love shining through each sweet treat. #WorldBookDay #GreatParkAcademy #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures #ReadingForFun #CreativeKids #LoveReading #SchoolLife #BookInspiredBakes
View PostLiterature Over Lunch! Our Year 10s enjoyed a brilliant 'Lit Lunch' session in the library today, diving into the work of William Blake. From poetry to symbolism, students had great discussions and showed fantastic curiosity and insight. A lovely way to combine books, conversation and lunchtime enrichment! #GreatParkAcademy #LitLunch #WilliamBlake #LoveLiterature #ReadingCommunity #GosforthGroup #CreatingFutures
View PostWorld Book Day Fun Continues at Great Park Academy! To celebrate World Book Day, some of our teachers have gone undercover, disguised and reading blurbs from our favourite school books. Their identities are hidden... their voices are secret... and it's up to KS2 to guess who's behind the mask! The excitement from students has been incredible; everyone is trying to crack the mystery! Who's reading? Which book are they sharing? All will be revealed in an upcoming assembly. #WorldBookDay #MaskedReader #ReadingForFun #SchoolLife #LoveReading #GreatParkAcademy #GosforthGroup
View PostCelebrating Our Wonderful Golden Book Winners! Each week, our staff keep a special eye out for pupils who go above and beyond, whether through exceptional effort, fantastic school work, or a brilliant attitude. Today, we are so proud to celebrate our latest Golden Book superstars! Their name is added to our Golden Book They receive a special reward stamp And of course... the allimportant sweet treat to celebrate their fantastic achievements! Well done to all of our shining stars - you make our school proud every single day. Keep up the amazing work! #PositiveAttitude #AchievementUnlocked #lovelearning #CelebratingSuccess #greatparkacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures
View PostYear 5 Art Adventures Year 5 have been exploring the fascinating world of insects as part of their new art unit, and their curiosity has been amazing to see! From beetles to butterflies, they've been exploring shapes, patterns, and textures to inspire their upcoming artwork. Fantastic start, Year 5, well done! #ArtInSchool #InsectArt #YoungArtists #CreativeLearning #GreatParkAcademy #greatparkacademyart #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures
View PostYear 6 Art Spotlight! This week, Year 6 have been exploring facial features in art with Miss Lisgo - and WOW, their observational skills have been incredible! From studying proportions to capturing tiny details, they've shown real focus and creativity. So proud of their amazing work! #greatparkacademyart #GreatParkAcademy #GosforthGroup #Creatingfutures #ArtInSchool #YoungArtists #CreativityInTheClassroom
View PostWorld Book Day Excitement in KS2! This week, our Key Stage 2 pupils have been making the most of their library visits , creating an incredible buzz! With special World Book Day activities and handson events designed to spark their imagination, the library has been bustling with curious minds, new stories, and plenty of smiles. Whether discovering a favourite author, exploring different genres, or participating in creative challenges, it has been wonderful to see our young readers celebrating the joy of books. Here's to inspiring a lifelong love of reading this World Book Day! #WorldBookDay #KS2 #ReadingForPleasure #LoveOfReading #SchoolLibraryMagic #greatparkacademy #gosforthgroup #creatingfutures
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