The Richard Pate School is owned and operated by Pate’s Grammar School Foundation. It is a successful co-ed independent day school (Monday – Friday) for 3-11year olds. The school is set in a beautiful 11-acre semi-rural site in Leckhampton on the outskirts of Cheltenham. We offer children a broad education in modern, purpose-built facilities, which includes music, sport, art, languages and drama and a varied extra-curricular programme.
We are seeking a friendly, nurturing individual, who enjoys caring for children, to join our friendly Lunchtime Supervision team two days a week (Thursday and Friday) and help to ensure pupils’ safety and wellbeing across the lunchtime period.
While the post is being advertised for two days a week, there may be opportunities for additional hours on an ad hoc basis.
In summary the role is as follows:
- A permanent, part-time, term-time only role (3.0 hours per week, 12.00-13.30, Thursday and Friday). There may be opportunities for additional hours on an ad hoc basis.
- Being responsible for ensuring pupils’ safety and wellbeing across the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and at play, while supporting their development.
- Annual salary £1,627.55 including holiday pay.
- Start date: as soon as possible
To be successful in this role you must:
- Enjoy caring for children and supporting their development in a safe environment
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and health and safety within a school environment, and be willing to adhere to relevant school policies
- Have a positive, warm and friendly attitude and be flexible when priorities change
- Be trustworthy, punctual and reliable.
- Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team
- Be able to follow instructions and communicate clearly
- Be willing to participate in regular training to keep up to date with skills and knowledge (e.g. first aid, safeguarding)
- Be respectful of the school’s aims and values
In return, we offer you:
- A positive working environment with friendly and supportive colleagues.
- A company pension scheme
- A fee-remission scheme (for children attending Richard Pate School)
- Free parking on site
- Training
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Further Information
For further information on the role, please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Up to date information and policies (including ‘Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure, including Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and Recruitment Privacy Notice’) may also be found on the school website.
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Candidates who have a disability or any other special requirements should let the School know if there are any reasonable adjustments they would like the School to make as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply, download the application form below; alternatively, call the Bursary on 01242 522052 to request a paper copy of the application form by post.
Please post completed application forms to the following address:-
Bursary
The Richard Pate School
Southern Road
Cheltenham, GL53 9RP
Or e-mail to: bursar@richardpate.co.uk
Applications must be received no later than 12.00 on Monday 12 October 2026
Interview Date: as soon as possible.
Start Date: as soon as possible.
N.B. Early applications are encouraged. We may interview and appoint before the closing date if a strong candidate is found.
NB: CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.
Pate’s Grammar School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the School. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check including Barred List check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to undertake online checks and ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Pate’s Grammar School Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
