Vacancies

This page contains details of the current vacancies within Novalis Trust.

If you are interested in applying for any of the vacancies shown on this page or would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please contact our HR team by any of the following methods:

A member of our HR team will then get in touch with you to arrange an initial discussion and to provide you with further details of the positions available and our recruitment process.

SEN Teaching Assistant

William Morris School, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3SH

Start date: ASAP

Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

Novalis Trust is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. William Morris School is trauma informed, attachment focused, and relationship based supporting young people who in some cases have experienced childhood trauma and adversity and who as a result have complex needs.

Responsibilities for this role:

  • Teaching Assistants have a crucial role in the school, through establishing key relationships with students, and through these relationships supporting engagement, motivation and skills development.

Benefits for this role include:

  • Excellent training opportunities
  • Supportive team environment and all levels of experience welcome.
  • From £22,725 per annum. Teaching Assistants with relevant experience will be placed at the appropriate level of the pay scale.
  • Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
  • Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
  • Health Cash Plan for Employees
  • Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
  • Positive community feel

Requirements for this role are:

  • A keenness to learn and a willingness to implement our model of approach and best practice models in education.
  • Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
  • An understanding or experience of Education settings.

Desirable skills:

  • Experience of or an interest in phonics
  • Experience of or a willingness to deliver structured support to individuals or small groups as directed by the SENCo

An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.

Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

SEN Class Teacher

William Morris School, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3SH

Full-time – permanent position

Start date: September or October 2026

 

Join a nurturing, trauma-informed school where relationships and wellbeing are at the heart of learning.

William Morris School (ages 7–19), part of the Novalis Trust, is seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced educator or newly qualified, if you’re curious about special educational needs and committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Supportive Environment – Work alongside an experienced co-teacher in small class groups (4–8 pupils), with mentoring and guidance as you settle in.

Therapeutic Approach – We specialise in trauma-informed, attachment-focused, relationship-based teaching.

Training Provided – No prior SEN experience required; we’ll support your development every step of the way.

Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values flexibility, resilience, and strong relationships with pupils and colleagues.

We’re looking for:

Teachers with a passion for inclusive education

Individuals who are reliable, adaptable, and empathetic

Those keen to learn about trauma and attachment

We also welcome applicants with an interest in horticulture/Forest School

We have opportunities across Key Stages 2–5 and we encourage all applicants to visit the school to explore where you might best fit.

Benefits:

Competitive salary on the PRP pay scale (based on experience)

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free lunch and on-site parking

£600 welcome bonus (paid between 6 weeks and 1 year – subject to PAYE deductions)

Health cash plan & Blue Light Card eligibility

Ongoing training and development

Safeguarding is central to our work and Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now or arrange a visit to discover how you could thrive at William Morris School

Start date: September or October 2026

Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

Novalis Trust is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs.

Novalis Trust has had an exciting opportunity arise for a Drama Teacher. The role is working across both our schools at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton) and William Morris School, (Eastington) for both ECTs and suitably qualified experienced teachers.

We are a supportive team who welcome teachers from all backgrounds and levels of experience looking to develop a career in special educational needs teaching. We specialise in trauma-informed, attachment-focused relationship based, therapeutic approach to teaching. Our schools provide a nurturing environment for teachers to develop their existing experience or build on their teacher training as an ECT.

Responsibilities for this role:

  • At our schools the successful candidate will teach individuals, small groups and whole classes across both schools (split two days at William Morris and three at Cotswold Chine). Groups will be supported by the pupils’ usual class teachers.
  • There is an opportunity to learn from an experienced team to develop strong knowledge of trauma informed, attachment focused therapeutic teaching.
  • Both schools’ cohort is made up of pupils age 7 to 19. The candidate will be expected to have experience of or be willing to access training in order to teach at accreditation level (LAMDA, GCSE or similar).
  • All applications will be considered on an individual basis, a visit to both schools would make up part of the application process to ensure compatibility and understanding of the role.
  • If you value being part of a team, are keen to learn about trauma and attachment and would like to play a role in supporting students to overcome early life challenges to achieve personalised outcomes then this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits for this role include:

  • Excellent training opportunities
  • Member of the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Supportive team environment and all levels of experience welcome.
  • From £31,650 (ECT’s). Teachers with relevant experience will be placed at the appropriate level of the pay scale.
  • Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
  • Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
  • Health Cash Plan for Employees
  • Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
  • Positive community feel

Requirements for this role are:

  • The ability to form relationships with young people, reliability, resilience and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
  • Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.
  • Qualified teacher status with Drama teaching experience

Expected start date – September 2026

An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.

Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs.

Novalis Trust has opportunities at Cotswold Chine School for both ECTs and suitably qualified experienced teachers.

We are a supportive team who welcome teachers from all backgrounds and levels of experience looking to begin a career in special educational needs teaching. We specialise in trauma-informed, attachment-focused relationship based, therapeutic approach to teaching. Our schools provide a nurturing environment for teachers to develop their existing experience or build on their teacher training as an ECT.

Responsibilities for this role:

  • At our schools the successful candidate will teach and nurture a small class group of 4-8 students and with an experienced co-teacher. The co-teacher usually plays a mentor role for new teaching staff when they first join the school before forming a longer-term partnership to teach their assigned class.
  • We have positions within KS2, 3, 4 and 5. All applications will be considered on an individual basis, and we highly recommend visiting us so that we can work with you to consider where you would fit within the school.
  • If you value being part of a team, are keen to learn about trauma and attachment and would like to play a role in supporting students to overcome early life challenges to achieve personalised outcomes then this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits for this role include:

  • Excellent training opportunities
  • Member of the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Supportive team environment and all levels of experience welcome.
  • From £31,650 (ECT’s). Teachers with relevant experience will be placed at the appropriate level of the pay scale.
  • Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
  • Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
  • Health Cash Plan for Employees
  • Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
  • Positive community feel

Requirements for this role are:

  • The ability to form relationships with young people, reliability, resilience and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
  • Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.

Expected start date – September 2026

An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.

Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

 An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ an additional speech and language therapist into a well-established and friendly team working with children and young people aged 7-19 with special educational needs and therapeutic care for adults with learning disabilities. This role would suit a newly qualified therapist (other experience will be considered).

Novalis Trust is a charitable organisation which focuses on trauma informed care, priding itself on a relationship-based approach, that is evidence supported, attachment focussed and all within a therapeutic environment.

The post would be based at Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School to support young people and adults who have experienced trauma and/or adversity at some point in their lives and present with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities for this role:

  • The role would include assessment, observation, creating therapeutic support plans/goals and carrying out therapeutic interventions for the children and young people
  • You will have a manageable case load where you will be able to deliver speech therapy through both individual therapy sessions or on a small group basis, supported by therapy assistants.
  • Support colleagues to understand the communication needs of children/adults that we work with
  • Our children and young people have varied communication needs based on the impact of their adverse childhood experiences alongside additional diagnoses. Therefore, the candidate will need to be flexible with their approach to working and be able to plan engaging age and developmentally appropriate therapeutic sessions.

Benefits for this role include:

  • Salary dependant on experience
  • Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
  • Term Time Only (39 Week) Position
  • Excellent training opportunities and strong emphasis towards continuing professional development and additional training within the areas of trauma informed care and family work.
  • Supportive working environment.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
  • Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
  • Health Cash Plan for Employees
  • Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)

Requirements for this role are:

  • Able to work within a team, as the role will involve working within the therapy, education and care team.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in verbal and written form.
  • Must be registered with the HCPC and RCSLT.
  • A willingness to learn about the impact of early childhood trauma/adverse experiences on children and adults

An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.

Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The cleaner position is based in one of the houses within the Trust, providing a homely and caring environment.

Responsibilities for this role:

  • Cleaning in one of our smaller residential homes, including bedrooms, living spaces and bathrooms.
  • General cleaning and tidying using non-commercial products.

Benefits for this role include:

  • Excellent training opportunities
  • £13.00 per hour
  • Monday to Friday, 52 week Contract
  • Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year, pro rata.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
  • Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
  • Health Cash Plan for Employees
  • Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)

Requirements for this role:

  • Self-Motivated, with the ability to work flexibly.
  • Good attention to detail
  • No formal experience or qualifications are required.

CCS Cleaner – Job Details

  • 9am to 2.30pm, 52 weeks of the year
  • Cleaning across sites at one of our 8 residential homes at Cotswold Chine School, Minchinhampton.

An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.

Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

Domestic Supervisor at Cotswold Chine School Minchinhampton,  William Morris Eastington and Paradise House Painswick

Novalis Trust is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Domestic Supervisor position is based at Cotswold Chine School, William Morris School & Paradise House, to manage all aspect of the Domestic staff team.

Responsibilities for this role:

  • To allocate, coordinate and oversee the daily workload of the Domestic Team, providing guidance and support as required.
  • To conduct staff supervisions and appraisals in line with Trust policies and procedures.
  • To ensure domestic teams have access to the equipment, supplies and resources needed to carry out their duties effectively.
  • To provide hands-on support with domestic duties when required, helping to cover staffing shortages and maintain service continuity across Novalis Trust sites

Benefits for this role include:

  • Excellent training opportunities
  • £28,000 – £29,500 FTE dependant on experience
  • Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm,
  • William Morris is a 39 week position, Cotswold Chine and Paradise House is a 52 week position.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
  • Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
  • Health Cash Plan for Employees
  • Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)

Requirements for this role are:

  • Self-Motivated, with the ability to understand the needs of the team to ensure allocation of tasks
  • To ensure all Domestic staff receive regular supervision and an Annual Appraisal to support their development
  • Some experience of managing a team desirable but full training will be given.
  • Understanding the Quality Assurance processes in the homes and the expectation of the team to follow set policies and procedures.

An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.

Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.