Coopers Edge School

Looking for an exciting opportunity?

Want to be challenged and supported in equal measure?

Looking for a workplace where laughter is just as important as hard work?

Look no further — Coopers Edge School could be your future.

At Coopers Edge School, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive environment where pupils and staff are supported to achieve their best. We invest in staff development through leadership training, partnerships with the Gloucester Schools Partnership, and external training opportunities. Our calm, flexible learning environment is supported by dedicated support staff, a Speech and Language Teaching Partner, a pastoral team, and a strong SEND team.

Staff wellbeing is a key priority. We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package, including medical support, a 24/7 confidential helpline, staff feedback opportunities, free lunches on selected days, annual flu vaccinations, subject leader release time, and supportive appraisal systems. We also work to reduce workload by streamlining planning, shortening pupil reports, and minimising unnecessary administration.

About the Role

We are seeking a new member of our Play Team, ideally with experience of OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning), who can use their initiative to support the Headteacher in achieving our vision for outdoor play and positive pupil experiences.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hardworking, calm, reliable and resilient
• Experienced in behaviour management
• Able to adapt in challenging situations
• Experienced in developing outdoor play activities
• Enthusiastic about supporting children’s wellbeing and development

The successful candidate will:

• Actively encourage children to be creative through outdoor play and learning
• Support positive behaviour in the dining hall and help develop healthy eating habits
• Work effectively as part of a team, ensuring pupil health and safety is always the highest priority

About Us

October 2023 – Rated GOOD by Ofsted

Working Hours

The position is for 8.75 hours per week, term time only.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm – 1:45pm

Salary: Grade 3.5 £25,583 FTE (pay award pending)

How to Apply

For an application pack, please visit:

Coopers Edge School www.coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk

Please return your application form and supporting documents to:

recruitment@coopersedge.gloucs.sch.uk

If you would like to discuss the position further, please contact the School Business Manager on 01452 612038.

As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, school will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches will include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.

Coopers Edge 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. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Close Date:   Sunday 31^st May 2026

Interviews:     TBC

Start Date:     ASAP