Support Staff Opportunities (Key Stage 1 and 2 ) - Dunalley Primary School
Cheltenham
Grade Variable - Subject to Role
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 05/05/2026
Interview Date: 08/05/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026
We are delighted to be expanding our team and are seeking enthusiastic, committed full-time colleagues to join us from September 2026. These roles involve supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school day, while contributing to the wider life of our vibrant school community. Some opportunities may be available to start earlier during the summer term.
In addition to providing strategic classroom support, there will be opportunities to work within our well-established wraparound care provision and our engaging lunchtime OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme.
We are recruiting for both permanent and fixed-term positions. Working hours will vary, with some roles starting at 8:00am and others finishing at 5:30pm. Specific hours will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Why join Dunalley?
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to develop skills across the school
• A collaborative team where every role is valued
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who love learning
Our new colleagues will:
• Hold (or be willing to work towards) a relevant Level 3 qualification and have experience supporting children
• Support pupils’ learning effectively in the classroom
• Work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality provision
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children
• Contribute to a safe, engaging and inclusive environment
• Be flexible and willing to support across the school day
• Contribute to wraparound care and/or OPAL provision (where appropriate)
We welcome applications from people who:
• Are passionate about working with children and supporting their development
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Are reliable, adaptable and proactive
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Bring enthusiasm, energy and a sense of fun to their role
Referees will be asked about any disciplinary offences relating to children (including any in which the penalty is ‘time expired’), whether there have been any child protection concerns and the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Please complete the application form on our website. We encourage visits to the school.
• Closing date: Tuesday 5th May at 12 noon
• Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May
• Interviews: Friday 8th May
Our school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all posts should include a declaration of any criminal conviction in their application, please review our policy on employment of ex-offenders here.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration about any criminal records and share any information that may make them unsuitable for employment. Successful candidates will undertake a full criminal record check via the DBS process.
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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