Class Teacher - Coopers Edge School
Gloucester
Grade Main Scale
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Various
Closing Date: 12/04/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/09/2026
Looking to be challenged?
Looking for an exciting opportunity?
Looking for a place where laughter is just as important as hard work?
At Coopers Edge School, we pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive environment where both pupils and staff are supported to achieve their very best. We believe that pupil progress is the greatest reward, and our staff team works collaboratively to ensure every child succeeds.
About Us
Providing pupils with what they need to thrive is our top priority. We offer:
• High-quality professional development through in-house training and strong links with the Gloucester Schools Partnership (GSP), alongside external opportunities
• A calm, organised, bright, and flexible learning environment
• Dedicated, highly trained support staff, including a Speech and Language Teaching Partner
• A strong pastoral and experienced SEND team
We are equally committed to staff wellbeing, offering:
• A Wellbeing package including free lunches, flu jabs and employee assistance support
• Regular subject leader release time
• Parents’ meetings held during the school day
• A robust appraisal system supporting career progression
• Opportunities for staff social events and team building
We are also actively reducing unnecessary workload by streamlining planning expectations, shortening annual reports, and minimising administrative demands.
Vacancies Available
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated teachers for the following maternity cover roles:
• Year 3: Full-time (01/09/2026 – 21/07/2027)
• Year 4: Full-time (01/09/2026 – 21/07/2027)
• Year 5: 3 days per week (01/09/2026 – 12/02/2027)
• Year 1: 2 days per week (01/09/2026 – 18/12/2026)
About You
We are looking for determined and talented individuals who:
• Are excellent classroom practitioners with high expectations of pupil achievement
• Are passionate about supporting all pupils, particularly those with SEND
• Can support the Headteacher and wider team in delivering the best possible start to each child’s learning journey
You will:
• Have a passion for making a real difference
• Demonstrate a proven track record of accelerating pupil progress and closing attainment gaps
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Be hardworking, calm, reliable, and resilient
• Adapt effectively in challenging situations
Safeguarding
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates. These may include (but are not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google.
Closing date: Sunday 12th April
Interview date: TBC
Start date: September 2026
Coopers Edge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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