Vacancies
We have the following three vacancies:
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seeks to appoint a
Pastoral Lead
We are seeking to recruit a Pastoral Lead to assist in the continued development of the school’s high-quality effectiveness of care, guidance and support. The Pastoral Lead has a significant role in developing the school’s key values (respect, kindness, love, forgiveness, honesty, perseverance and joy) and will offer pupils unconditional acceptance, trust and respect and establish good relationships with all pupils.
The post holder will provide support to children, teachers, support staff, parents and carers. In particular, they will be implementing the school’s behaviour principles and addressing the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school, in order to achieve their full potential. They will also take a leading role in identifying and addressing barriers to attendance, working with children, families and school staff to reduce persistent attendance and ensure a supportive environment for all.
The successful applicant will have:
▪ Experience of working effectively with children and families in challenging circumstances.
▪ Experience in leading, coaching and facilitating staff in a pastoral situation.
▪ Experience of working with families, staff and other agencies to improve attendance, as well as initiatives that would be of benefit.
▪ Ability to put together integrated strategies within the context of overall objectives.
▪ Experience of working with and mentoring pupils to improve their life chances and opportunities. ▪ Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
▪ Experience of working with learners within a classroom environment, and of setting and raising standards.
▪ A good level of experience of safeguarding and the Social Care referral system and of the position of DDSL.
If you think this is the role for you, our school is made up of pupils who have a hunger for knowledge and staff who are well-established, friendly and take pride in all that they do in order to fulfil our vision of learning and growing together.
The post is offered at Grade 7 Points 21-25 on a fixed-term basis for one year. The hours for this post are 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks + one week in the school holidays (to be agreed with line manager).
Further details and an application form can be downloaded below.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Freya Briggs on 01452-522027 or email fbriggs@his.dgat.org.uk Closing date for applications is 10 July 2025.
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seeks to appoint a
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hatherley Infant School and Nursery (Academy Status) is a warm and welcoming school situated in the city of Gloucester. The school is highly inclusive, so that everyone feels a valued member of the school community. It is two-form entry with a nursery on-site.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed HLTA to be part of our dedicated and caring team.
The post is full-time for a fixed term of 1 year in the first instance.
The post involves working within a class, alongside leading classes for PPA cover and any other ad hoc arrangements. 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 the 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
We can offer
• Enthusiastic and happy children who love learning
• A very friendly and dedicated staff teacher
• Supportive leadership, governors and parents
• Opportunities for continual professional development both within the school and the trust.
The post is offered at NJC Grade 6, point 15 dependent on experience. The full-time equivalent starting salary will be £29,093, pro-rata based on hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement.
This is a part-time post of 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days), fixed term for 1 year in the first instance.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded below.
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seeks to appoint a
Class teacher (Part-time 0.4)
Hatherley Infant School and Nursery is a warm and welcoming school situated in the city of Gloucester. The school is highly inclusive, so that everyone feels a valued member of the school community. It is two-form entry with a nursery on-site.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to be part of our dedicated and caring team. Our children are polite, caring and very welcoming. Our staff are friendly, hard-working and dedicated, as are our supportive parents and governors.
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. This position is likely to be Y2 in the first instance, but this is subject to change, and we would expect candidates to be able to teach initially across KS1.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic with the ability to motivate and inspire children.
- Is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives.
- Strives to achieve the highest standards in both pupils’ work and behaviour.
- Is a committed team member.
- Is able to quickly develop and establish positive relationships with children, parents, governors and all members of our school community.
- Maintains a clear, calm and consistent approach to working with children, parents, other staff and lead professionals.
The post is offered with a salary at Main Scale.
I hope the information enclosed in this pack, along with the job description and person specification, will provide you with a helpful context for this role. You may also find our school website www.hatherley-inf.gloucs.sch.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.
Details of how to contact me can be found on page three of this pack. Please contact the school if you would like a tour. Dates for these are currently Monday 23rd June at 3.30pm and Tuesday 24th June at 9.30am.
The closing date for completed applications is midday, Tuesday 1st July. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 7th July.
To submit your application please email the completed form to fbriggs@his.dgat.org.uk before the closing date.