Cheltenham College Preparatory School
Gloucestershire
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
24 September 2025
Job overview
For January 2026, Cheltenham College Preparatory School seeks a maternity cover Humanities Teacher, initially for a 12-month period.
The successful candidate will be a member of the thriving Humanities Department. There is a fantastic team in place and the Humanities Department is flourishing. Humanities is taught by subject specialists in Years 5 to 8.
The post holder will also be expected to play a full part in the life of this busy day and boarding school.
The role is likely to suit a talented, motivated, hard-working teacher who loves prep school life and who is looking for a hugely enjoyable and fulfilling role. All applicants, however, will be considered on the character of the individual applying and their fit to our school, rather than purely on the experience they have.
Cheltenham Prep is all about happy, excited children throwing themselves into every aspect of prep school life and doing brilliantly. The majority of our pupils go on to Cheltenham College, with a small number successfully prepared for other top schools nationwide. They leave us with a love of learning and a genuine sense of excitement about the next step of their educational journey (alongside great academic results and large numbers of awards and scholarships).
This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who loves prep school life to work with an amazing team in a thriving school. If you're happy to throw yourself into a myriad of different challenges, are dedicated and hardworking, and still expect to be able to get up every morning and be excited by everything the day has to bring then this just might be the perfect job for you
Please see the job description pack for more details.
If you would like any further information on the role, please feel free to contact the HR Department at or on
The closing date for applications is: Wednesday, 24th September 2025
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 29th September 2025
How to apply
To apply, please forward a completed application form with covering letter, electronically, to:
Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.
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About Cheltenham College Preparatory School
Cheltenham College Preparatory School
Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AB
United Kingdom
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