Kindergarten/Reception teacher

Kindergarten/Reception teacher

Salary: Depending on experience

Location: Chepstow

This is a temporary, full time vacancy.

Dean Close St John’s is looking to appoint a new Kindergarten/Reception Teacher, full-time on a 1 year fixed-term contract for maternity cover, to start on the 28th August 2024.

We are looking for a inspirational teacher who is able to teach both Kindergarten and Reception if required. The successful candidate should be creative and innovative and passionate about teaching.

As well as teaching, they would contribute to the pastoral and extracurricular life of the school. Other roles and responsibilities include:

• Deliver appropriately planned lessons, using a range of stimulating methods.
• Produce schemes of work for Kindergarten which aligns to Reception class for a smooth transition within our EYFS.
• Extend and challenge academically able pupils, whilst supporting and encouraging less able pupils and those with particular learning support needs.
• Assist in the planning and running of the Adventure Tots community group.
• Prepare for and attend parents’ meetings, staff meetings, open days and other formal school functions.

For further details please see the attached job description. We would like to invite potential candidates to interview week commencing Thursday 21st March 2024. Within your application, please inform us if you are unable to attend during this week.

We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

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.

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.