Our vision is to enable all to flourish
Winchcombe Abbey CofE Primary School
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Role Title: Headteacher
Salary: L13 - L19
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 6th January 2026 5pm
Interview date: 14 January and 15 January
Start date: 13 April 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary Academy.  This is a permanent, full-time position from 13 April 2026.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who can inspire others, understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like, who inspires trust and confidence and will support children and adults to develop and flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust’s family of schools.
You must be committed to what it means to be part of a Church of England Trust and to being an excellent Church school leader.
The Trust offers an extensive range of opportunities for professional development and learning, and we will be supportive of your leadership journey and career development. The pastoral care of our Headteachers is also an important part of who we are as an organisation, knowing that Headteachers care very deeply for all they serve but often do not prioritise their own wellbeing. You will be valued for who you are and what you bring to the Trust
We are looking for someone who:
* can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
* is passionately committed to the distinctive Church of England ethos of the school
* inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
* is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
* can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
* is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools and wider Trust schools.
We can offer you:
* the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious for
the school.
* the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Trust
* CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
* a supportive parent body
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is an academy and is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT). ​
Closing date:  5 pm Tuesday 6 January 2026 ​​
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
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Role Title: Headteacher
Salary: L14 - L20
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 January 2026 5pm
Interview date: 23 January and 26 January 2026
Start date: 13 April 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School.  This is a permanent, full-time position from 13 April 2026.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who can inspire and develop others, who understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like and is a passionate and inclusive leader. You need to be able to galvanise trust and confidence with internal stakeholders, the local community and external partners, and support children and adults to flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust family of schools.     
You must be committed to what it means to be part of a Church of England Trust and to being an excellent Church school leader.
The Trust offers an extensive range of opportunities for professional development and learning, and we will be supportive of your leadership journey and career development. The pastoral care of our Headteachers are also an important part of who we are as an organisation, knowing that Headteachers care very deeply for all they serve but often do not prioritise their own wellbeing. You will be valued for who you are and what you bring to the Trust.
We are looking for someone who:
* can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
* is passionately committed to the distinctive Church of England ethos of the school
* inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
* is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
* can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
* is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools and wider Trust schools.
We can offer you:
* the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious for the school.
* the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Trust
* CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
* a supportive parent body
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is an academy and is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT).
Application form and information pack available from the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust website http://www.dgat.org.uk/ or from Mrs Vicki Cowan at vcowan@cen.dgat.org.uk
Closing date:  5.00pm Monday 12 January 2026
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St David's CofE Primary School
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Role Title: Headteacher
Salary: L14 - L20
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 January 2026 5pm
Interview date: 19 January and 21 January 2026
Start date: 13 April 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at St David’s Church of England Primary Academy.  This is a permanent, full-time position from April 2026.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning, building on the strong foundations developed by the outgoing leader.
We are looking for someone who can inspire others, understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like, who inspires trust and confidence and will support children and adults to develop and flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust’s family of schools.
You must be committed to what it means to be part of a Church of England Trust and to being an excellent Church school leader.
The Trust offers an extensive range of opportunities for professional development and learning, and we will be supportive of your leadership journey and career development. The pastoral care of our Headteachers is also an important part of who we are as an organisation, knowing that Headteachers care very deeply for all they serve but often do not prioritise their own wellbeing. You will be valued for who you are and what you bring to the Trust
We are looking for someone who:
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can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
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is passionately committed to the distinctive Church of England ethos of the school
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inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
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is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
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can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
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is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools and wider Trust schools.
We can offer you:
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the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious for the school.
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the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Trust
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CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
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a supportive parent body
St David’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
St David’s Church of England Primary is an academy and is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT).
Closing date:  5.00pm Monday 12 January 2026
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Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust
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Role Title: Finance and HR Administrator
Salary: £26,758
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 15 January 2026 5pm
Interview date:22 January 2026
Start date: ASAP
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Finance and HR Administrator.
We are seeking to appoint a Finance and HR Administrator to support the Trust’s central finance and HR administration functions. This is an exciting new role within the central team which offers a diverse range of responsibilities. The role includes supporting the central finance team with processing invoices and supporting the central HR team with recruitment administration - please see the role description for more detailed information.
The post is offered as a salary of £26,758 on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time post (37.5 hours per week).
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact either Nicki Wadley at nwadley@cen.dgat.org.uk or Laura Fox at lfox@cen.dgat.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Thursday 15 January at 5.00 pm.
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. All posts are subject to satisfactory references.
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Longney CofE Primary Academy
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Role Title: Breakfast Club Leader
Salary: Grade 3 Point 4-6
Hours: Part time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Breakfast Club Leader.
We are seeking a committed, caring and enthusiastic person to take charge of our Breakfast Club for our children aged 4 -11 years. You will be responsible for setting up and serving breakfast, welcoming and supervising the Breakfast Club children and keeping the area tidy and clean. The successful candidate will be required to carry out the main duties outlined in the separate job description.
Furthermore, we wish to appoint someone who:
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Is an excellent team worker
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Is passionate about working with children of all ages and supporting them to flourish
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Can build positive relationships and relate well to a wide range of children and adults
We can offer you:
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A friendly, collaborative environment where all professionals work as a team
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The chance to work with some wonderful children
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A welcoming and supportive community
The post is offered as a salary of NJC 3 (points 4 – 6). The role is permanent.
This is a part-time post for 5 hours and 50 minutes each week; from 7.35am to 8.45am Monday to Friday.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Heidi Hinde, School Business Manager by emailing admin@longney.dgat.org.uk or phoning 01452 720461. Visits are welcome with prior appointment.
Closing date for applications is 21st January 2026, with a start date ASAP.
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. All posts are subject to satisfactory references.
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Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
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Role Title: Teaching Partner
Salary: Grade 5 Point 11-14
Hours: Full term
Contract: Fixed term
Closing date: 9th January 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: As soon as possible
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Teaching Partner to work at Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching partner to join our hardworking team. We would like to work with the successful candidates to adapt the post to suit their needs and the school. We have high expectations of our staff and children and need an ambitious teaching partner who will live out of vision and values.
The role requires
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The ability to cooperate with others and to work as part of our team
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High expectations from the pupils and yourself
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The ability to communicated clearly both orally and in writing
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Enthusiasm – being able to promote enjoyment in learning
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Helping children on an individual basis and in small groups
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Explaining tasks simply and clearly and fostering independence
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The ability to deliver personalised and engaging curriculum, under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo.
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Support for all staff alongside excellent professional development
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A dedicated team
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Enthusiastic, motivated and happy children
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A supportive and inclusive working environment
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A family community
The post is offered as a salary of up to Grade 5 (point 11 -14),
This is a full time fixed term post for 27.5 hours a week. This post is fixed term until 31st August 2026 with the possibility of extension.
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Jen Panton, Assistant Head Teacher and SENDCo, on 01452 720538 or email sendco@hardwicke.dgat.org.uk
Visits to the school can be arranged via admin@hardwicke.dgat.org.uk
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. All posts are subject to satisfactory references.
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Whiteshill Primary School
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Role Title: Administrative Assistant
Salary: Grade 3 Point 6 - £25,989 pro rata depending on experience
Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week, Mon - Fri 8.30am-12.30pm
Contract: Permanent – Part Time
Closing date: 9th January
Interview date: 21st January
Start date: TBC
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint an Administrative Assistant.
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Whiteshill Primary School is a warm and welcoming school situated on the edge of the town of Stroud. We are a small school with approximately 100 children in 4 mixed-age classes. Our children are polite, caring and very welcoming. Our staff are friendly, hardworking and dedicated as are our supportive parents and governors.
We are currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our school as a part-time School Administrative Assistant. This role is essential in supporting the efficient operation of the school through accurate attendance management and a variety of general administrative responsibilities.
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The post is offered at Grade 3 Point 6 - £25,989 pro rata depending on experience.
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This is a part-time post of 20 hours per week, Mon - Fri 8.30am-12.30pm, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus inset days).
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Heather Francis, Executive Headteacher on 01453762949 or email head@whiteshill.dgat.org.uk
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Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 9th January.
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. All posts are subject to satisfactory references.
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Coaley C of E Primary Academy
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Role Title: Part time Rec/Year 1 Class Teacher (Mixed aged class)
Salary: TBC
Hours: Part Time - 2 Days Per Week, Thurs - Fri
Contract: Permanent – Part Time
Closing date: 30th January at 12 noon
Interview date: 4th February
Start date: 13th April (Unless available to start sooner)
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Part-time Rec/Year 1 Teacher (mixed class)
Coaley C of E Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dedicated teacher who strives to make a difference to join our thriving school.
We are looking to recruit a teacher who shares our vision and ambitions for the young people of this community. We are looking for an experienced teacher who can motivate and inspire children. A teacher who understands that quality teaching and learning improves outcomes for all children socially and academically. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate and they will be joining a school that will encourage individuals to flourish.
You will be joining:
- A wonderful village school situated in the idyllic village of Coaley surrounded by
fields and hills. We are very lucky to be able to offer Forest School provision all year
around in our stunning setting.
- The Coaley family; a community of supportive and caring individuals who strive for
the absolute best and cherish each and every individual
- A highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work in the best interests of
the children.
- A school that understands the importance of staff development and well-being. We
promote the opportunity to receive high-quality professional development by
working with our DGAT family and other well-regarded CPD programmes to maintain
high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.
- Staff who care for the children and more importantly, each other. As a family, we
really do flourish at Coaley.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of
our website or by emailing Sian King, via admin@coaley.dgat.org.uk
If you would like an informal conversation about the role please get in touch with Jen
Thomas, Headteacher, via 01452 890358.
The closing date for applications is Friday 30th January 2026, at 12 noon.
Coaley C of E Primary Academy
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Role Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3, Point 6
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Fixed Term
Closing date: 16th January
Interview date: 23rd January
Start date: TBC
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant.
Coaley C of E Primary Academy is looking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant.
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The role will involve working either to implement bespoke interventions, facilitate small group work or supporting the children in a whole class setting. Interventions will be associated with improving literacy and numeracy understanding, supporting behaviour,developing social and emotional skills and developing independent learning skills.
You will be joining:
- A wonderful village school situated in the idyllic village of Coaley surrounded by
fields and hills. We are very lucky to be able to offer Forest School provision all year
around in our stunning setting.
- The Coaley family; a community of supportive and caring individuals who strive for
the absolute best and cherish each and every individual
- A highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work in the best interests of
the children.
- A school that understands the importance of staff development and well-being. We
promote the opportunity to receive high-quality professional development by
working with our DGAT family and other well-regarded CPD programmes to maintain
high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.
- Staff who care for the children and more importantly, each other. As a family, we
really do flourish at Coaley.
This is a full time post for 32.5 hours a week and will include lunchtime cover and the running of a lunchtime nurture club.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of
our website or by emailing Sian King, via admin@coaley.dgat.org.uk
If you would like an informal conversation about the role please get in touch with Jen
Thomas, Headteacher, via 01452 890358.
The closing date for applications is 16th January 2026.
Winchcombe Abbey C of E Primary School
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Role Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Medical Needs Support
Salary: Grade 3
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Fixed Term
Closing date: 17th January
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Medical Needs Support.
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at Winchcombe Abbey C of E Primary School.
We are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The child has complex medical needs including epilepsy and cerebral palsy, and requires consistent, personalised support to access learning and thrive in a mainstream classroom setting. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to become immersed in our whole school community.
We have a strong reputation for our inclusive approach to learning and form lasting relationships with our families and wider community. We are proud of our ambitious curriculum, which has been designed to respond to the interests and needs of our children.
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•Could you uphold our Christian Vision and values?
•Do you have high expectations of the children in your care?
•Do you have the skills to work as part of a highly motivated teaching team
We can offer:
•A happy and successful Christian school focused on outstanding achievements for all pupils
•Motivated pupils with outstanding standards of behaviour
•Excellent opportunities for CPD
•Excellent and innovative teaching approaches
•A supportive and challenging multi academy trust
•A highly motivated, successful and caring staff team
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
•Deliver targeted support in line with EHCP outcomes
•Assist with mobility, positioning, and personal care needs
•Monitor and respond to medical needs, including seizure protocols, under guidance from healthcare professionals
•Collaborate with teaching staff, SENDCo, and external agencies to ensure inclusive provision
•Support emotional regulation, communication, and social development
•Maintain accurate records and contribute to review meetings
The post is offered at Grade 3 on a fixed term.
This is a part-time post for 27.5 hours per week working Monday – Friday 8.35am-12.15pm and 1.15pm-3.15pm.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website www.winchcombe-pri.gloucs.sch.uk
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact SENDCo via the school office on 01242 602447 or email admin@win.dgat.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 17th December.
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Christ Church C of E Primary School
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Role Title: Administrator and Attendance Officer
Salary: Grade 3, Point 4
Hours: Part Time
Contract:Permanent
Closing date: 12th January
Interview date: 19th January
Start date: ASAP
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Administrator and Attendance Officer to work at Christ Church C of E Primary School.
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We are seeking a dedicated and friendly Administrator and Attendance Officer to play a key role in the smooth running of our school. This is a varied and rewarding position where you’ll be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, ensuring our office is welcoming and efficient.
In return, we offer a friendly and supportive environment where your contribution will make a real difference to our school community.
Interested? Apply today and become part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything we do!
The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3, point 4 pro-rata on a permanent basis 39 weeks per year.
This is a part-time post for 15 hours a week.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kerry Pope, Headteacher at head@christchurch.dgat.org.uk to arrange a phone call.
Closing date for applications is 12th January 2026.
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