GAP Year Tutor

GAP Year Tutor

Salary: Depending on Experience

Location: Cheltenham

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

Dean Close Pre-Prep School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic GAP year Tutor to join our supportive and dynamic Pre-Prep team from the end of August 2024, working with all ages in the school, from 2- to 7-year-olds.

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Assist teaching staff across Early Years and Key Stage 1.


• Aid staff during PE, Games, swimming sessions, and Forest School activities.


• Participate in before-school, breaktime, lunchtime and after school supervision, collaborating with colleagues to ensure a safe and orderly environment.


• Contribute to after-school supervision and club activities, working alongside staff to deliver engaging experiences for pupils.


• Attend pre-term staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and assist during open days and other school functions as part of the staff team.


• Foster a positive and supportive atmosphere among colleagues, contributing to the school's educational excellence.


This role would be suited to a passionate individual who is currently working with children, particularly those in Early years. This is a term time role, with meals provided during term.

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 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.

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.