Teacher - Benhall Infant School
Cheltenham
Grade Main scale depending on experience
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2027)
Closing Date: 15/04/2026
Interview Date: 28/04/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026
Vacancy for an EYFS/Key Stage 1 class teacher
Benhall Infant School and pre-school is a welcoming and thriving provision in the heart of the local community. Our vision; to 'Inspire Joy through love and kindness' is at the very heart of everything we do, creating something truly special and memorable for every child.
We ensure that we inspire joy through high quality teaching within our engaging learning environments and our rich and challenging progressive curriculum. We believe curiosity and creativity are paramount in supporting our children to become independent, self-motivated, engaged and resilient learners (Purple learners). Mutual respect and trust for one another and our environments is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and environment where every child can flourish.
Post Title: EYFS/Key Stage One Class Teacher
Grade: Main Scale dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed Term – 1.0 FTE
Closing date: 9.00am, Wednesday 15th April 2026
Interview date: w/c 20th April DTBC
Start date: 1st September 2026
We seek applications from candidates who:
• Are passionate about the school’s vision and values and fully committed to continuing professional development.
• Are inspirational, demonstrating outstanding teaching with recent experience in EYFS/KS1.
• Consistently demonstrate high expectations of themselves and others and are flexible, organised and self-motivated in their teaching.
• Have the highest expectations of behaviour and attainment for all children.
• Are confident in using and analysing a range of assessment information to raise achievement for all.
• Are very well organised with an engaging and creative approach to the curriculum and their teaching.
• Can foster excellent working relationships with staff, parents and the wider Benhall community.
• Are committed to ensuring all children have the foundational knowledge (essential language, literacy, numeracy and personal development skills) children need by the end of Key Stage 1 to access the wider curriculum and thrive as a learner.
• Are keen to promote and deliver a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum.
• Demonstrate high quality and adaptive teaching within the Benhall curriculum.
• Are strong team players, and willing to contribute to the Benhall culture, ethos and wider community.
In return, we can offer:
• A creative, inspirational, friendly and supportive staff team.
• Exciting opportunities for individual professional development and growth.
• A reflective and forward-thinking culture.
• A progressive curriculum with rich indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• A highly supportive school community (including Governors and families).
• A school that the local community is proud of.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website' You may need to scroll down to find the actual advert.
