Graduate Teaching Assistant

Dean Close St John’s School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic post-graduate student for our Graduate Teaching Position. This is a full-time post and would require the successful candidate to be based and living on site.

This is an exciting position for a graduate to join our team and is looking to start their career in Teaching. This role has a wide variety of roles and responsibilities which include:

• Assisting our teaching staff in the Pre-Prep and Prep school.
• Covering of Teachers Lesson in case of absences.
• Teaching small groups in specialised topic areas possible
• Running or assisting with after school clubs and extra-curricular activities as appropriate
• Full participation in the co-curricular programme at the school
• Coaching and running teams as appropriate in Hockey, Cricket, Netball and Rugby

The successful candidate would have an opportunity to support our teaching and learn and develop their skills and experiences across a range of subjects and sports.

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.