Graduate Teaching Assistant
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new cohort of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) starting in September 2025, who are looking to start a career in teaching or sports coaching.
Under the line management of the Assistant Head Co-Curricular, the GTA role is pivotal in providing sporting and academic support for pupils, a top-class evening and weekend activity programme, contributing to the academic life of the school and being an integral part of the boarding community. Other roles and responsibilities are to include:
- Pastoral duties where you would be supporting our Houseparent’s in various duties in our boarding house
- Assist in the delivery of co-curricular learning outside of the classroom in areas such as sport, music and drama.
- Running and coaching various sports teams with the Foundation.
- Assisting the relevant Academic Department to your degree, supporting our teaching staff before working with small groups to support their learning.
- Supervision of workrooms and lessons during a teacher’s absence.
The successful candidates will be qualified to Degree level and has a passion to start their career in Teaching or Sports coaching. Previous experience of boarding school life would be advantageous; however, this is not essential.
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.
The Benefits
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
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