An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher to join our fantastic team at Dunalley. Could you be the person we are looking for?   
 
Our governing body, children and staff are seeking to appoint an exceptional, highly motivated class teacher who is dynamic and conscientious. 

The successful candidate will be able to equip our children with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to thrive in our ever-changing world.   

Nestled in the heart of Cheltenham, Dunalley Primary School is a forward-thinking, community-focused school with a passion for our beautiful outdoor spaces and wider environmental issues. Our goal is for all learners to leave us as resilient, self-motivated individuals, ready to flourish at the next stage of their education.  

We welcome candidates who share this vision and are committed to offering pupils an exceptional education. We encourage applications from candidates who: 

• Are excellent classroom practitioners who will nurture the children, encouraging perseverance and resilience  

• Hold high expectations of all pupils whilst recognising individual needs and celebrating diversity 

• Demonstrate a track record of achieving outstanding progress and outcomes across the curriculum 

Central to our values is our motto, ‘Learning and Achieving Together’, which encompasses all members of our school community, including teachers.  

At Dunalley, we can offer: 

• Thoughtful and passionate learners 

• An enthusiastic, energetic and supportive team in which staff wellbeing is valued and celebrated 

• Frequent and high-quality CPD  

• Opportunities to share innovative ideas and develop as a teaching professional 

This permanent class teacher post would start in September 2026 and is suitable for ECTs looking for their first appointment.  

Join our welcoming school community
We are seeking a highly organised, friendly, and professional Receptionist to join our dedicated team. This is a key front-facing role within the school, where you will play a vital part in ensuring that every child, family member, and visitor experiences a warm and positive welcome.

At Dunalley, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing, inclusive, and community-focused school. The Receptionist is central to this—setting the tone each day and helping our school run smoothly and efficiently.

The role
As our Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for the school and will:

• Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house service
• Communicate confidently with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies
• Manage a busy reception area, including phone calls, emails, and visitors
• Support the school’s communication with families, ensuring information is shared clearly and efficiently
• Undertake a range of administrative duties, including maintaining records and using school systems
• Work flexibly and proactively to support the wider admin team

What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Can multi-task effectively and remain calm under pressure in a busy environment
• Is IT literate and confident using a range of digital systems
• Takes pride in delivering a high-quality, friendly service
• Is proactive, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed to contributing to a welcoming and inclusive school culture

Previous experience in a school or office environment is desirable, but not essential.

In addition to providing strategic classroom support as a Teaching Partner, there will be opportunities to work within our well-established wraparound care provision and our engaging lunchtime OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme as an OPAL Play Partner. 

We are recruiting for both permanent and fixed-term positions. Working hours will vary, with some roles starting at 8:00am and others finishing at 5:30pm.

Specific hours will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. 

Teaching Partner Job Profile - HERE
OPAL Play Partner Job Profile – HERE
Wraparound Care Assistant Job Profile - HERE

APPLICATION FORM – HERE

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our fantastic team at Dunalley to cover maternity leave.

Nestled in the heart of Cheltenham, Dunalley Primary School is a nurturing, community-focused school with a passion for our beautiful outdoor spaces and wider environmental issues.

Always seeking to innovate and improve our practices, this is an exciting time to join Dunalley as we continue to develop and embed our vision for inclusion and wellbeing of children and families. 

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and take a leading role in liaising with services for the good of children
• will establish, build and maintain constructive and productive relationships with families
• act as a point of contact for families in need of support and provide or secure it by liaising with outside agencies and making referrals where necessary
• engage with the families of identified children to develop a robust understanding of their needs and enhance partnership and collaboration.
• enhance the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of identified children by providing personalised support and intervention.

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an outstanding professional to join our Pre-school team. 

Always seeking to innovate and improve our practices, this is an exciting time to join Dunalley as we look to develop and enhance our nursery and pre-school setting.    

As a successful early year’s practitioner, the successful candidate will play a key role supporting the healthy growth and development of our children.   

We welcome applications from candidates who: 

• Have experience working in a nursery/preschool setting and can evidence this 

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge every child. 

• Make use of observation and assessment to meet the individual needs of every child. 

• Plan provision taking account of the individual needs of every child 

• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities by promoting positive partnership and working to support the child.  

• Lead practice and foster a culture of continuous improvement.