Dean Close

Easter Revision Tutor

Salary:
£1,383

Location:
Cheltenham

This is a temporary, part time vacancy that will close in 2 months at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy:

Dean Close Foundation are looking for a new cohort of tutors of our Successful Easter Revision Course. This is a 5-day course, supporting students, both internally and externally, and preparing them for their Exams in 2025. The dates of our course this year are from 13th April to 17th April 2025.

Our tutors will provide a thorough revision course, where you will deliver exam specific revision, GCSE and A-Level, whilst tailoring tuition to each student’s needs. At the end of the course, our tutors will provide a report on each student and how they can take their in-depth knowledge and understand and build on this for end of term.

We are looking for tutors who are able to teach one or more of the following subjects:

A LEVEL:

English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Politics, Psychology, Computer Science, Classical Civilisation, French, History, Spanish, Physical Education, Art Exam Workshop

GCSE:

English (Language & Literature), Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Dual Award Science, Business Studies, Economics, History, Geography, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Classic Civilisation, Physical Education, Art Exam Workshop

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.

The Benefits:

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

Early Years Assistant

Salary:
£11.64 per hour

Location:
Cheltenham

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy:

Dean Close Nurseries are seeking an Early Years Assistant to work at Little Trees Christ Church, Cheltenham

Do you have big warm hugs to offer tiny humans?

You must have a big smile that would make every child’s face light every day.

Throughout the course of the day, you will have many varied roles. If a child requests, you to be a princess you will be the best princess ever, if a child requests you to be a dragon, you will be the best dragon ever!

The ability to sing in tune is not necessary however the ability to sing out of tune in front of tiny humans is essential.

You must have the ability to read a book upside down and have 5 interruptions.

And finally, you must be prepared to engage in fun activities and be prepared to get messy.

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:

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

Early Years Educator

Salary:
£12.20 per hour

Location:
Cheltenham

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy:

Dean Close Nurseries are seeking an Early Years Educator to work at Little Trees Lansdown, Cheltenham

Are you qualified in Early Years at level 2 or level 3?

Do you have big warm hugs to offer tiny humans?

You must have a big smile that would make every child’s face light every day.

Throughout the course of the day, you will have many varied roles. If a child requests, you to be a princess you will be the best princess ever, if a child requests you to be a dragon, you will be the best dragon ever!

The ability to sing in tune is not necessary however the ability to sing out of tune in front of tiny humans is essential.

You must have the ability to read a book upside down and have 5 interruptions.

And finally, you must be prepared to engage in fun activities and be prepared to get messy.

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:

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

Speculative Applications

Salary:
Dependent on experience

Location:
The Dean Close Foundation

This is a temporary, part time vacancy that will close in 9 months at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy:

The Dean Close Foundation welcomes prospective applications from individuals seeking a career in teaching or supporting roles. If you are looking for a new exciting role within any of our schools please complete a speculative application form, expressing the role you might be interested in. If any suitable roles become available, just let us know which one and we can transfer your application into the vacancy.

Person Specification:

Be loyal, honest, trustworthy and reliable
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and well-organised
Confident, proactive with a helpful and flexible approach
Able to demonstrate initiative and creativity
Ability to work well in a team and alone, with minimum supervision, maintaining a professional and enthusiastic approach
Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues
Strong desire to improve knowledge

Terms and Conditions​:

Health cash plan
Community events
Free three course lunch, during term time
Free onsite parking
Use of the gym and swimming pool, at specified times
Discounted Bacon Theatre tickets
Company sick pay entitlement
Company pension scheme OR Teachers are automatically enrolled in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), alternatively they can join AVIVA APTIS scheme, employer contribution 3% and employee contribution 4%
Discounted golf fees at Brickhampton Golf Club

All staff are expected to:

Work towards and support the Dean Close Foundation values of love, courage, contribution allowing pupils and staff to flourish.
Demonstrate and develop the following skills:
Critical Thinking
Compassion
Creativity
Collaboration
Communication
Support and contribute to the Foundation’s responsibility for safeguarding pupils.
Work within the Foundation’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
Undertake any other reasonable duties required that are related to the job purpose from time to time.

Internal Applicants:

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

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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:

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

Early Years Educator

Salary:
£12.20 per hour

Location:
Hucclecote

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy:

Dean Close Nurseries are seeking an Early Years Educator to work at Little Trees Hucclecote, Gloucester.

Are you qualified in Early Years at level 2 or level 3?

Do you have big warm hugs to offer tiny humans?

You must have a big smile that would make every child’s face light every day.

Throughout the course of the day, you will have many varied roles. If a child requests, you to be a princess you will be the best princess ever, if a child requests you to be a dragon, you will be the best dragon ever!

The ability to sing in tune is not necessary however the ability to sing out of tune in front of tiny humans is essential.

You must have the ability to read a book upside down and have 5 interruptions.

And finally, you must be prepared to engage in fun activities and be prepared to get messy.

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:

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

Early Years Assistant

Salary:
£9.00 per hour

Location:
Hucclecote

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy:

Dean Close Nurseries are seeking an Early Years Assistant to work at Little Trees Hucclecote in Gloucester

Do you have big warm hugs to offer tiny humans?

You must have a big smile that would make every child’s face light every day.

Throughout the course of the day, you will have many varied roles. If a child requests, you to be a princess you will be the best princess ever, if a child requests you to be a dragon, you will be the best dragon ever!

The ability to sing in tune is not necessary however the ability to sing out of tune in front of tiny humans is essential.

You must have the ability to read a book upside down and have 5 interruptions.

And finally, you must be prepared to engage in fun activities and be prepared to get messy.

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:

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