Please see any current vacancies below;
Role Title: Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L5-L9
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 8th May 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: 21st May 2026
Start date:TBC
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Deputy Headteacher.
St David’s C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Deputy Headteacher to help lead the school forward at an exciting moment in its journey. This is a role for a values-driven, aspirational leader who believes passionately that every child – regardless of background – deserves an outstanding education with rich opportunities and the highest of expectations.
St David’s C of E Primary School is a warm, welcoming and highly inclusive environment, where all staff work tirelessly to ensure that everyone feels a valued member of the school community.
St David’s C of E Primary School is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT). Originally established in 2012 as one of the first Diocesan Multi-Academy Trusts, DGAT is now recognised as a successful and growing Trust. There are currently 24 primary schools within the Trust family, including 22 church schools and two community schools.
We hope that the information enclosed in this pack, along with the job description gives you everything you need to decide whether we are the right school for you-we very much hope so. You may also find our school website – https://stdavidsprimaryschool.co.uk/ – and the Trust website – www.dgat.org.uk – useful sources of information.
If you would like an informal chat to inform your decision about applying for the role I would be pleased to hear from you. I’m sure you will find that we have much to offer. Please contact the school if you would like to visit as part of a tour.
The closing date for completed applications is Friday 8th May. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 21st May.
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.
Role Title: KS2 EHCP 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3 (Points 4-6)
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Fixed Term
Closing date: 29th April 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: 30th April 2026
Start date: 30th April 2026
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a part-time EHCP Teaching Assistant.
The EHCP Teaching Assistant hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm, term time only. This post is a fixed term contract linked to the child you will be supporting, therefore if the child’s level of support changes or the child leaves the school the contract will be amended accordingly.
The successful candidate will:
· Have the ability to build supportive relationships with children providing the necessary guidance and instruction to help the child you will be working with grow towards achieving their full potential
· Be patient and have a positive attitude
· Have strong behaviour management skills and a variety of behaviour management strategies
· Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support the child’s needs
· Be enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the busy life of the school
· Experience of working with children who have cognition and learning needs
· Have flexibility around working hours
· Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3 (Point 4-6) on a fixed term basis and is suitable for ECT’s.
This is a part-time post for 15 hours a week.
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.
Role Title: EHCP Teaching Assistants x 2
Salary: Grade 3 (Points 4-6)
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Fixed Term
Closing date: 29th April 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint 2 part-time EHCP Teaching Assistants.
We are looking to recruit two fixed term EHCPs Teaching Assistants. The posts are each fixed term contracts linked to the child supported – therefore if the child’s level of support changes or the child leaves the school the contract will be amended accordingly.
The successful candidate will:
· Have the ability to build supportive relationships with children providing the necessary guidance and instruction to help the child you will be working with grow towards achieving their full potential
· Be patient and have a positive attitude
· Have strong behaviour management skills and a variety of behaviour management strategies
· Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support the child’s needs
· Be enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the busy life of the school
· Experience of working with children who have cognition and learning needs
· Have flexibility around working hours
· Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
The posts are:
Position 1 – EYFS TA – 21 hours per week at Grade 3 (4-6) and a 2.5 MDSA (Grade 2, point 3)
Position 2 – KS1 TA – 22 hours per week at Grade 3 (4-6)
The post is offered on a fixed term basis and is suitable for ECT’s.
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.