Our vision is to enable all to flourish
Please find below current vacancies at schools across the DGAT family.
Details about each vacancy and where to send your application can be found in the relevant recruitment pack.
Whiteshill Primary School
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Role Title: Headteacher
Salary: L8-14
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 6 July at 12:00pm
Interview date: Wednesday 15 July and Thursday 16 July 2026
Start date: 1 January 2027
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at Whiteshill Primary School.  This is a permanent, full-time position from 1 January 2026. The role requires a teaching commitment.
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 seeking an individual who can inspire and develop others, who has a clear understanding of excellent teaching and learning, and who leads with passion, inclusivity and integrity. You will be someone who builds trust and confidence within your community, enabling both children and adults to flourish. We would also value a willingness to contribute to and share strong practice across our family of schools. 
A strong commitment to excellence in school leadership, alongside an understanding of and alignment with the values of a Trust with a Church of England foundation, is essential. 
As a Headteacher within our Trust, you will have the opportunity to lead a school with its own distinct identity and context, while benefiting from the support, expertise and constructive challenge of a highly skilled central team. You will also be part of a collegiate group of Headteachers who are collaborative, innovative and solution-focused in their approach to leadership. 
We are proud to offer a wide range of professional development opportunities and will actively support your leadership journey and career progression. Equally important to us is the pastoral care of our Headteachers. We recognise the depth of care they show to others, and we are committed to ensuring they feel supported, valued and able to prioritise their own wellbeing. 
We are looking for someone who:
* can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
* is passionately committed to the 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
Whiteshill 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.
Whiteshill Primary School is an academy and is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT).
Closing date:  12.00 Noon Monday 6 July 2026
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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.
Longney CofE Primary Academy
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Role Title: Breakfast Club leader
Salary: Grade 3
Hours: Part time
Contract: Fixed term
Closing date: 3 July 12pm
Interview date: TBC
Start date: 3 September 2026
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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 Grade 3. This post is fixed-term until 31st August 2027.
This is a part-time post for 5 hours and 50 minutes each week. You will be working 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.
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Closing date for applications is 3 July at 12pm.
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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.
St James' CofE Primary School
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Role Title: Teaching Assistant (with 1 hour MDSA)
Salary: Grade 3
Hours: Full Time (TA); Part-Time (MDSA)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 29 June 12pm
Interview date: TBC
Start date: 1 September 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant.
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working closely with children in Reception or Year 1.
This rewarding role involves supporting the whole class, helping them to thrive both socially and academically in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the class teacher to support learning across the classroom and will also be required to undertake midday supervision duties as part of the role. This an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives.
This role is a full-time post, consisting of 25 hours of TA support and 1 hour of MDSA support. The TA role working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. The MDSA role hours will be 30 minutes each on a Thursday and Friday.
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This role is permanent. The salary will be Grade 3. The post begins on 1st September 2026.
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This role is suitable for all applicants - qualifications not required.
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Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email admin@st-jamespri.dgat.org.uk to arrange a visit, or in case you have any questions about this role.
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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.
St James' CofE Primary School
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Role Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (with 2.5 hours MDSA)
Salary: Grade 3
Hours: Full Time (TA); Part-Time (MDSA)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 29 June 12pm
Interview date: TBC
Start date: 1 September 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant.
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.
This rewarding role involves supporting a pupil with an EHCP, helping them to thrive both socially and academically in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the class teacher to support learning, and will also be required to undertake midday supervision duties as part of the role. This an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives.
This role is a full-time post, consisting of 25 hours of TA support and 2.5 hours of MDSA support. The TA role working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. The MDSA role hours will be 30 minutes each day, Monday to Friday.
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This role is permanent. The salary will be Grade 3. The post begins on 1st September 2026.
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This role is suitable for all applicants - qualifications not required.
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Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email admin@st-jamespri.dgat.org.uk to arrange a visit, or in case you have any questions about this role.
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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.
North Cerney CofE Primary Academy
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Role Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3 Point 5-6
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 29 June at midday
Interview date: 8 July
Start date: 1 September 2026
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North Cerney CofE Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work across the school. The role involves support in the classroom and includes lunchtime supervision.
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If you are a caring and enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning and helping children to be the best that they can be, then we welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
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We are looking for someone who will:
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Have high expectations of pupil achievement and progress
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Maintain school’s high expectations of pupil behaviour
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Be flexible in their approach, well organised and prepared to work as part of a team
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Have a strong awareness of the social, emotional and wellbeing needs of young children
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Be able to work under the guidance of the class teacher and school leaders
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Enthusiastic and happy children who love learning
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A very friendly and dedicated staff team
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Supportive leadership, governors and parents
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Opportunities for continual profession development both within school and the Trust
The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3 (Point 5-6 depending on candidate) on permanent basis.
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This is a full-time post for 27.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday. The post will begin on 1st September 2026.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website: www.northcerney.gloucs.sch.uk
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Suki (Headteacher) on head@bibury.dgat.org.uk or arrange through the school office on 01285 831310.
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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.
Bibury CofE Primary School
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Role Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3 Point 5-6
Hours: Part-Time
Contract: Fixed-Term
Closing date: 29 June at midday
Interview date: 7 July
Start date: 1 September 2026
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Bibury C of E Primary School is a warm and welcoming school situated in the Cotswolds. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work across the school. The role involves support in the classroom and includes lunchtime supervision.
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If you are a caring and enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning and helping children to be the best that they can be, then we welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who will:
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Have high expectations of pupil achievement and progress
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Maintain school’s high expectations of pupil behaviour
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Be flexible in their approach, well organised and prepared to work as part of a team
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Have a strong awareness of the social, emotional and wellbeing needs of young children
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Be able to work under the guidance of the class teacher and school leaders
We can offer:
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Enthusiastic and happy children who love learning
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A very friendly and dedicated staff team
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Supportive leadership, governors and parents
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Opportunities for continual profession development both within school and the Trust
The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3 (Point 5-6 depending on candidate) on a fixed-term basis until 31st July 2027.
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This is a part-time post for 25 hours a week, working across Monday-Friday. The post will begin on 1st September 2026.
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Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website: www.bibury.gloucs.sch.uk
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Amy Bennett-Bright (School Business Manager) on 01285 740268 or email sbm@bibury.dgat.org.uk
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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.
Primrose Hill CofE Primary Academy and St John's CofE Academy
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Role Title: Caretaker
Salary: Grade 4 points 7 - 10
Hours: Part-Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 1 July 2026
Interview date: 10 July 2026
Start date: 27 July 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Caretaker
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Primrose Hill C of E Primary Academy is a one form entry primary school in Lydney and St John’s is a one form entry primary school in Coleford. Both are welcoming schools with a supportive parent community.
We are seeking a caretaker to ensure the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. This position is for 25 hours a week at Primrose Hill and 7 hours a week at St John’s. It requires a split shift work pattern. The post is a permanent position and will be offered at Grade 4.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a full range of duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, general security and maintenance of the school premises. We are seeking applicants who are team players with good communication skills, a high level of commitment and initiative. The appointed person will work closely with the business and premises teams.
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The post is offered as a salary of grade 4 pt 7 – 10 on a permanent basis.
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The post is part time for 25 hours per week at Primrose Hill and 7 hours per week at St John’s C of E, Coleford) for 44 weeks per year. This includes term time plus INSETS (39 weeks plus one week at Christmas and one week at Easter and three weeks in the summer. The post requires a split shift work pattern, specific hours to be negotiated.
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Mignaud, Executive Headteacher on head@prh.dgat.org.uk or via 01594 843453.
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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.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
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Role Title: EHCP Teaching Partner
Salary: Grade 5 for Teaching Partner hours and grade 3 for MDSU
Hours: 28.2 hours per week, 25.7 for teaching Partner and 2.5 MDSU
Contract: Fixed term linked to EHCP
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Interview date: 2 July 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint an EHCP Teaching Partner.
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Christ Church C of E Primary School (Academy Status) is a happy and caring one-form entry Church School in the heart of Cheltenham (210 children). It also has an attached Communication and Interaction Centre (10 children), which is managed on a day-to-day basis by a teacher in charge.
We are seeking to appoint an excellent EHCP Teaching Partner (EYFS) to be a part of our dedicated and caring team. We are looking for someone with SEND experience, to support pupils with EHCP provision, within the classroom setting. This will involve midday supervision. The applicant should be able to adapt the learning and provide interventions, under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCO, and provide integrated, specialist support across specific areas of need, delivering a combined programme of communication, cognition, SEMH and physical development throughout the school day.
The applicant will need to monitor and evidence progress towards the EHCP outcomes, and will be an active participant in the ECHP process.
If you are a caring and enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning and helping children to be the best they can be then we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has the ability to motivate and inspire children
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Is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
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Is a committed team member
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Is able to quickly develop and establish excellent relationships with children, parents, governors and all members of our school family
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Will support the Christian ethos and values of the school
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Maintains a clear, calm and consistent approach to working with children, parents, other staff and lead professionals
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This is a full time post for 28.2 hours a week, 25.7 hours for Teaching Partner role, 2.5 hours are for MDSU role.
The post is offered as a salary of grade 5 for Teaching Partner hours on a fixed term basis. MDSU hours are at grade 3.
The start date is 1 September 2026.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Claire Pendlebury SENDCo via school office on admin@christchurch.dgat.org.uk or via 01242523392.
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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.
Amberley Parochial School
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Role Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3-4 depending on experience
Hours: 10.74 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
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The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant.
Amberley Parochial School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work across the school.
If you are a caring and enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning and helping children to be the best that they can be, then we welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who will:
•Have high expectations of pupil achievement and progress
•Maintain school’s high expectations of pupil behaviour
• Be flexible in their approach, well organised and prepared to work as part of a team
•Have a strong awareness of the social, emotional and wellbeing needs of young children
•Be able to work under the guidance of the class teacher and school leaders
•Have a willingness to commit to the Christian values and ethos of the school
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic and happy children who love learning
• A very friendly and dedicated staff team
• Supportive leadership, governors and parents
• Opportunities for continual profession development both within school and the Trust
The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3-4 depending experience as a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year.
This is a part-time post for 10.74 hours a week. All day Monday. Tuesday to Friday afternoons. The post will begin on 1st September 2026.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs A Flight (Headteacher) on head@amb.dgat.org.uk or arrange through the school office on 01453 873349.
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Please contact The Business Manager Mrs S Russell for school visits on admin@amb.dgat.org.uk or 01453873349.
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Closing date for applications is 6 July 2026.
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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.
Coaley CofE Primary Academy
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Role Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3, Point 5-6
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term
Closing date: 10 July 2026 at midday
Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
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Coaley CofE Primary Academy is a small school set in an idyllic village. We are proud members of the DGAT family. We are an ambitious and growing school with currently 83 pupils on roll, within 3 mixed classes.
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We are seeking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils with EHCPs.
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.
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The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3, Point 5-6 (depending on the candidate) on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027.
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This is a full-time post for 27.5 hours a week. This post will begin on 1 September 2026.​
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jen Thomas, Headteacher, by emailing head@coaley.dgat.org.uk. You may contact the school office on 01453 890358 to arrange a visit to the school.
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Closing date for applications is Friday 10 July at midday.
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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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Minchinhampton CofE Primary Academy
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Role Title: SENDCo
Salary: Upper Pay Scale
Hours: 1 Day Per Week
Contract: Fixed term
Closing date: 1 July at midday
Interview date: 3 July
Start date: 1 September 2026
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Minchinhampton CofE Primary Academy seek to appoint a
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
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We are seeking an exceptional, committed and resilient SENCo to join our team at a highly inclusive primary school with above-national levels of SEND and EHCPs.
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This is not a typical SENCo role. It is an opportunity for someone who is:
• Passionate about inclusion
• Relational in their practice
• Relentless in their advocacy for children and families
If you believe that behaviour is communication, that relationships sit at the heart of learning, and that every child deserves the right support to thrive — we want to hear from you.
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About Our School
We are a school that:
• Has significantly higher than national SEND and EHCP numbers
• Takes a relational and connection approach, recognising behaviour as communication
• Works closely with families and external agencies to support complex needs
• Is deeply committed to inclusion, equity and ensuring every child succeeds
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This Role Is Ideal For:
• An experienced SENCo looking for a meaningful, high-impact role
• An aspiring SENCo ready to step into leadership in a supportive environment
• A practitioner passionate about working in a high-need, high-impact setting
If you are driven, compassionate and ready to take on a role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
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The post is offered as a salary on the upper pay scale on a fixed term basis for no less than 1 term and/or until 0.7 SENCO recruited.
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This is a part-time post for 1 day a week.
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If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Nick Moss on 01453 883273 or email head@minch.dgat.org.uk
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Closing date for applications is 1 July 2026.
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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.