Teacher of History and Politics

Teacher of History and Politics

Salary: Depending on experience

Location: Cheltenham

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy.

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a Teacher of History and Politics to start in November 2024 or January 2025. This is a full-time post, working 28 hours per week, covering parental leave.

The Department is highly experienced, comprising of five full-time teachers. All members of the Department have the opportunity to teach Years 9-13 and prepare pupils for GCSE and A Level exams. Other roles and responsibilities are to include:

• Implement the vision for the Department within teaching and learning.


• Follow the departmental development plan


• Take responsibility for the teaching and learning of pupils within each teaching group Schedule and initiate the PAT programme


• Develop department resources, both physical and virtual.


• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the History and Politics Department.


• Contribute to curriculum reviews and developments


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.