Vacancies at Dunalley

Teaching Partner - Various Hours available

If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to children’s learning at school join Dunalley Primary; we are a flourishing school in wonderful setting in the heart of Cheltenham. 

We are looking to expand our fantastic and dedicated teaching team and appoint a qualified teaching partner.  The successful candidate will join our team, working alongside experienced teachers daily and will involve working in close partnership with the Classroom Teacher to support targeted pupils during core subjects. Ensuring our children achieve their full potential. The right person will be dedicated to improving the outcomes for all children; emotionally, socially and educationally.

In return for your flair, commitment and passion, we can offer you:

  • A fantastic work environment and engaging curriculum
  • Friendly, supportive colleagues who work as a team with a shared vision
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development
  • Well-motivated children who love to be supported to achieve their full potential

Midday Supervisor for Nursery & Pre-school

We are seeking a new member for our Nursery & Pre-school team working as a Midday Supervisor.

Duties will involve setting up the dining area, supporting and supervising nursery aged children eating their lunch as well as clearing and cleaning the dining room at the end of the session.

This is an exciting time to join the Dunalley team; we are a flourishing school, nursery & pre-school in wonderful setting and want to create positive lunchtimes for all our children.

We welcome applications from candidates who: 

  • are enthusiastic, positive, well-motivated and passionate about meeting the needs of children
  • is a versatile and flexible team member who uses their own knowledge and experience to facilitate an enjoyable lunch time experience for the children 
  • are skilled at developing positive relationships and managing behaviour 
  • keen to learn from others, willing to share good practice and develop their expertise 

Whenever we have a vacancy:  We welcome applications from people who are keen to make a difference and add that little extra.  
Always seeking to innovate and improve our practices, this is an exciting time to join Dunalley as we continue to develop our school, nursery and pre-school. 

Our school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We regularly review our policies on Child Protection and on Security, our child protection and safeguarding policy is available via the link below.

Applicants for all posts should include a declaration of any criminal conviction in their application, please review our policy on employment of ex-offenders available via the link below.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration about any criminal records and share any information that may make them unsuitable for employment. 
Successful candidates will undertake a full criminal record check via the DBS process.

What is it like to work at Dunalley
Find out what our current staff say about being part of the Dunalley Team in our Recruitment pack:

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Our final design has been created by school Mum, Noush Duroe-Richards, Thank you Noush!

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Dunalley Pantry

02 Apr 2025

We would like to remind our families about Dunalley Pantry.
Set up to help families who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Lions at Large - Cub Lion Design

31 Mar 2025

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Winter Coats - Does your child need one?

03 Jan 2025

We have warm, winter coats for children of families struggling with the cost of living.
Please contact us for more details.

Celebrating Exceptional Learners

20 Dec 2024

We have enjoyed celebrating children from across the school who have consistently demonstrated outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning. 

Positive Play Partners

06 Dec 2024

Our PPP children are relishing supporting our OPAL play initiative, ensuring children have role models to help resolve issues and have happy...

Coffee, Cake, Cheese & Wine - Thank you

18 Nov 2024

Thank you for joining us to discuss the work of Jonathan Haidt and his book The Anxious Generation, more information can be found HERE.

Donations for OPAL

25 Oct 2024

If you are thinking of having a pre-Christmas sort out please keep OPAL in mind for the usual donations.

OPAL Stay & Play

27 Sep 2024

We would like to invite all of our families to join us for an OPAL Stay & Play on Saturday 5th October from 10am - 12pm.