Current Vacancies at St Mary's
St Mary's is a nurturing school situated in the beautiful Cotswold market town of Tetbury. Staff well-being and development is central to our caring Christian vision and we are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for each child. We have a fabulous team of staff who are inspiring and fun to work with and we are part of a larger family of 24 schools who make up the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust.
Our children are a curious, caring and courageous bunch and are full of enthusiasm and energy.
We have a Forest School onsite, a huge field used all year round for den building, digging and exploring and an all-weather running track. As a school community we have a collective commitment to developing healthy and active children and we put children at the heart of all we do.
We are a 2 form entry school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted and most classes are taught in single year group classes.
Thank you for your interest in a job at St Mary's.
We currently have a vacancy for two 1:1 Teaching Assistants and two Midday Supervisors.
1:1 Teaching Assistants (Temporary)
We are seeking capable and enthusiastic teaching assistants to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs/ cognition and learning needs from 25th February 2025.
The ideal candidate would be someone who will be able to:
- be genuinely committed to developing caring and trusting relationships and supporting pupils with specific needs in accessing their education;
- motivate and encourage the pupil;
- be calm patient and adaptable;
- work in class to support teaching and learning;
- implement intervention programmes;
- assist with providing verbal/ written feedback as appropriate;
- has good communication skills;
- be able to support the Christian ethos of the school.
We can offer
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- An experienced team of professionals to provide support and advice.
- Professional development opportunities
We have two temporary posts available, both at Grade 5 (Point 11 to 14 - depending upon experience) with a start date of the beginning of the next term - 25th February 2025.
Post 1 - 20 hours a week (linked to an EHCP*) + 7.5 hours a week temporary.
Post 2 - 18.75 hours a week (linked to an ECHP*)
ECHP - Educational Health Care Plan
For further information on this role please read the Recruitment Pack which includes a job description and a person specification.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role please complete this application form and send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. accompanied by a covering letter.
Closing date for applications - Thursday 6th February.
Provisional interview date - Wednesday 12th February.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Midday Supervisors
We are seeking two people to join our Midday Supervisor Team, supporting our children at lunchtime. You need to be enthusiastic, energetic and able to positively engage with children's play and social development. The role involves working outside on the playground and the school field and supervising children eating lunch in the school hall.
We are looking for people who are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and can demonstrate our school values in action.
We have two roles available:
Role 1 - 3.75 hours a week (1.25 hours a 3 for 3 days a week).
Role 2 - 5 hours a week (1 hour a day for 5 days a week).
Both roles are part-time (term time only), permanent positions which are to start as soon as possible.
The ideal candidates will people who:
- have recent experience of engaging positively with children;
- have an ability to establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs;
- are able to motivate and encourage the pupils in active, caring play;
- are calm, patient and adaptable;
- have good communication skills;
- are able to support the Christian ethos of the school.
For further information on this role please read the Recruitment Pack which includes a job description and a person specification.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role please complete this application form and send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. accompanied by a covering letter.
The interview date is yet to be decided.
We look forward to hearing from you.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Contact Details
St Mary's CE VA Primary School
St Mary's Road
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8BW
Telephone 01666 502 275
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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