Careers at The Cotswold School - Bourton-on-the-Water, United Kingdom, GL54 2BD

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Current Openings

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About the School

Nestled in the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, The Cotswold School is a thriving and high-achieving 11-18 comprehensive academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted since 2006, with our most recent inspection in March 2025. Widely recognised for its academic excellence and inclusive ethos, the School is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive schools in the country at both GCSE and A Level. We were awarded the Sunday Times Comprehensive School of the Year in 2025.

At The Cotswold School, our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional teaching and create a nurturing environment where every student can flourish - academically, socially, and personally. We believe that outstanding outcomes are achieved when students feel happy, supported, and inspired. Our vibrant and caring school community is dedicated to unlocking the potential of every young person and helping them shape brilliant futures.

Working for Us

We are equally committed to the wellbeing and professional growth of our staff. With over 180 members across teaching, support, and administrative roles, we offer a collaborative, well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with motivated, respectful, and high-achieving students. The School is situated over 30-acres of grounds with excellent transport links to Cheltenham, Gloucester, and surrounding towns and villages in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to celebrate the diversity of our school community

"The school has a relentless focus on providing the highest quality of education possible."

Ofsted Outstanding 2025

"Pupils and students in the sixth form leave for their future destinations with excellent qualifications and a wealth of experiences that have developed their individual characters."

Ofsted Outstanding 2025

"This vibrant, forward-thinking school constantly pushes itself to meet the diverse needs of its students in ever more imaginative ways."

The Good Schools Guide

Staff Wellbeing & Benefits

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and LGPS scheme for support staff
Teaching and supporting outstanding students
Staff wellbeing committee
Staff socials
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle to work scheme
Partial reimbursement for eye tests and flu jabs
Free tea/coffee throughout the day (sometimes treats as well!)
Opportunities for career development and advancement at all stages of your career
Free onsite parking including electric charging points
A wonderful environment to work in, with supportive colleagues and access to personalised training and development

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Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and all successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant background checks.

Talent Pool

Register your interest in joining our team

If you're searching for your next education job, please get in touch. You'll be working for a great employer and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed education professionals - send us your CV now via our Talent Pool and detail what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when the right vacancy comes up.