Ministry and Leadership Trainee

The Vacancy

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new Ministry and Leadership Trainee for our Prep School, starting in January 2025. This is a full-time role, working 45 hours per week, including evening and weekend commitments, during term time only. 

The position is divided into three areas:

• Chaplaincy
• Attending weekly Chaplaincy Team meetings for training and encouragement.
• Speaking at Assemblies and Services (with Support and Training)
• Boarding House
• Supporting our Housemasters and Housemistress with the daily lives of our boarding pupils, including during the evening and during free time.
• Prep School Support
• Assisting teaching staff within the classroom.
• Assistant the teaching and coaching staff during PE & Games and supervising pupils during swimming.
• Break time supervision
• Afterschool clubs, including our Christian Unions

This is an exciting position Gap Year position would be suited to a new graduate or a school leaver looking for a unique role in its scope and purpose in the context of a great community where fun, fellowship and faith are highly valued.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Health
• Cash Plan
• Fee remission for staff at our nurseries and schools
• Death in Service
• (x3 salary)
• Use of all site facilities e.g. swimming pool, gym, tennis courts
• Free lunches during term time and free refreshments all year round for those on site
• Company pension contributions available for staff
• Discounted tickets to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
• Cycle to Work Scheme for all staff
• Access to Close Community events and benefits
• Electric Car Scheme available for staff