School: The Richard Pate School (Primary)
Address: Southern Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Class Teacher - The Richard Pate School
Grade: Independent
Allowances: Not applicable
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 27/01/2025
Interview Date: 13/02/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
About Us
The Richard Pate School is owned and operated by Pate’s Grammar School Foundation. It is a successful co-ed independent day school for 3-11 year olds in Cheltenham. We offer children a broad education in modern, purpose-built facilities.
Job Summary
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill a Class Teacher role from September 2025, who is willing to become immersed in the wider school life, including taking the lead for a curriculum subject and contributing to the delivery of co-curricular clubs and activities.
Responsibilities:
• Full time permanent post
• Salary based on experience
• Responsibility for a Key Stage 1 or 2 class
• Subject leader for one curriculum subject area
Minimum Requirements:
To be successful in this role you must be:
• Qualified with QTS and have experience of teaching a range of subjects across KS1 and 2.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner focused on raising standards and supporting the pastoral care and individual needs of every pupil.
• Enthusiastic about being part of a supportive team, prepared to immerse yourself fully into school life.
• Capable of communicating effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Respectful of the School’s aims and values.
What We Offer:
• Talented and dedicated colleagues with inspirational team spirit
• Children who are enthusiastic to learn, with outstanding behaviour
• A supportive and nurturing ethos which will help you fulfil your potential
• A strong commitment to on-going professional development and lifelong learning
• A positive working environment with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.
Application Process:
Please download an application form and Information Pack from the school website (www.richardpate.co.uk).
Our ‘Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy & Procedure, including Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders’ and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website: www.richardpate.co.uk
NB CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form, but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.
Completed applications should be posted to:
Bursar
The Richard Pate School
Southern Road
Cheltenham GL53 9RP
Or emailed to: bursar@richardpate.co.uk
Applications must be received by 12.00pm on Monday 27 January 2025.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 February 2025.
Start Date: 1 September 2025.
In accordance with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates prior to interview, and online checks undertaken.
Pate’s Grammar School Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.
Please let us know if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.
Pate’s Grammar School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.
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