Primary Teacher | Independent Preparatory School | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Marchant Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Junior School Teacher for Upper KS2 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The role involves teaching across core and foundation subjects, delivering challenging lessons and contributing to the wider life of the school.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or a recognised teaching qualification, with strong primary experience, excellent curriculum knowledge and a commitment to enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong primary teaching experience.
• Excellent curriculum knowledge.
• Ability to challenge high-achieving pupils while supporting those needing help.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

• Upper KS2 teaching across core curriculum and foundation subjects.
• Deliver lessons that develop critical thinking and independent learning.
• Strengthen English and Maths to prepare for secondary education.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to extracurricular clubs and wider school activities.
• Support pupils' wellbeing and social development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to review curriculum planning.

Skills

QTS/teaching qualification

Primary teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment

Communication

Enrichment

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

Job description

Role: Junior School Teacher – Upper KS2
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An established independent preparatory school in Cheltenham is seeking an ambitious Primary Teacher to join its Upper KS2 department. The school offers a broad curriculum and encourages pupils to develop strong academic foundations alongside creativity, independence and confidence.

This position would suit a teacher who enjoys delivering challenging lessons and contributing to the wider life of a school.

The Role

• Upper KS2 Teaching: Teach pupils across the core curriculum and selected foundation subjects.

• Academic Development: Deliver lessons that develop critical thinking, independent learning and problem-solving.

• English and Mathematics: Strengthen pupils' subject knowledge in preparation for the transition to secondary education.

• Assessment: Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to pupils.

• Enrichment: Contribute to extracurricular clubs, educational visits and wider school activities.

• Pastoral Responsibilities: Support pupils' wellbeing, confidence and social development.

• Department Collaboration: Work with colleagues to review curriculum planning and share effective teaching practices.

The Candidate

• QTS or a recognised teaching qualification.

• Strong primary teaching experience.

• Excellent curriculum knowledge.

• Ability to challenge high-achieving pupils while supporting those who need additional help.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities.

The Environment

• School Type: Independent preparatory school.

• Curriculum: Broad academic and enrichment provision.

• Facilities: Well-resourced teaching and learning spaces.

• Colleagues: Experienced and collaborative teaching team.

• Development: Opportunities to contribute to curriculum initiatives and professional learning.