About Us
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. The School has an excellent record of admissions to both grammar and independent schools, with 52% moving on to grammar schools and a large number gaining scholarships to independent schools.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of KS2 teacher from September 2026.
In summary the role is as follows:
- Full time permanent post
- Salary is competitive, based on experience and qualifications
- Start date: 1 September 2026
- Responsibility for teaching a KS2 class
- Subject leader for one curriculum subject area in KS2
To be successful in this role you must be:
- Qualified with QTS and have experience of teaching a range of subjects to KS2.
- An outstanding classroom practitioner focused on raising standards and supporting the pastoral care and individual needs of every pupil.
- Enthusiastic about being part of a supportive team, prepared to immerse yourself fully into school life.
- Capable of communicating effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Willing to engage in pedagogical reflection and development, and to contribute to ongoing improvements in learning and curriculum design and delivery.
- Experienced leading drama as a subject (desirable, but not essential)
- Respectful of the School’s aims and values.
In return, we offer you:
- A positive working environment, with friendly and supportive colleagues.
- A strong commitment to on-going professional development and lifelong learning
- Children who are enthusiastic to learn, with outstanding behaviour
- A fee-remission scheme
- Free parking on site and subsidised lunches during term time.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Further Information
Further information can be found in the job Information Pack on the school website (www.richardpate.co.uk), along with policies (including ‘Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure, including Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and Recruitment Privacy Notice’).
To apply for this role:
Please download our Application Form and Information Pack below.
Completed applications should be posted to:
Mrs Lucy Cox – Bursar
The Richard Pate School
Southern Road
Cheltenham GL53 9RP
Or emailed to: bursar@richardpate.co.uk
Applications must be received by midday on 13 April 2026.
NB CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form, but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.
Interviews: short-listed candidates will be invited for interview on 30th April 2026.
Start Date: 1 September 2026
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.
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.
