Y1 Maternity Cover Teacher
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Dean Close Pre-Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic, reflective and caring Year One Teacher to join our team on a full-time maternity cover contract from September 2026 until June 2027.
This is a wonderful opportunity to teach within a nurturing, ambitious and values-led pre-prep environment where children are known, loved and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Working closely with a parallel Year One teacher and supported by a strong staff team, the successful candidate will deliver high-quality, creative teaching that ensures continuity, consistency and care for our pupils during this period of maternity cover.
As part of the Dean Close Foundation, the role offers the chance to contribute to a vibrant Christian community, that foster and shaped by the values of love, courage and contribution, where professional growth, collaboration and pupil wellbeing sit at the heart of school life. In addition to classroom teaching, the post includes responsibility for coordinating Geography across the Pre-Preparatory School and leading an extra-curricular club, allowing staff to contribute meaningfully to the wider life of the school.
We welcome applications from committed Key Stage 1 practitioners who are passionate about excellent teaching, enjoy working as part of a team and are keen to make a positive impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.
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.
Some of our available benefits
Discounted tickets to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
Cycle to Work Scheme for all staff
Enhanced holiday
Electric Car Scheme available for staff
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