Vacancies
We have 2 vacancies at present.
Post Title Y2 Class Teacher - Maternity Leave
Grade Main scale
Hours Full Time
Contract Maternity Cover
Closing Date: 4th June 2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Harewood Infant School is a large and successful, infant school in Tuffley. We currently have five mixed Reception and Year 1 classes and three Year 2 classes. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and inspiring teacher to join our Year 2 team. The successful candidate will be committed to achieving high standards of attainment and behaviour, will be proactive, creative and flexible in their approach and will have the ability to understand and adapt provision for the needs of all children.
In return, we can offer a fantastic work environment and an engaging curriculum, friendly, supportive colleagues who work well as a team and motivated children who behave well. The school has an ongoing, shared commitment to staff wellbeing and will seek out and support opportunities for professional development.
This is a full time maternity cover post starting from September 1st 2026 until the end of February 2027 (or 4 weeks' notice linked to maternity leave.) However, there may be a possibility of ongoing work which could be part time in the first instance.
Application forms, together with a job description, are available to download from the school website http://www. harewood-inf.gloucs.sch.uk or you can email the school office admin@harewood-inf.gloucs.sch.uk
Application deadline: Thursday 4th June 2026
Interview date: TBA
Click here for a copy of the application form.
Click here for a copy of the person specification
Post Title Caretaker
Grade Grade 4
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 10th June 2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: Negotiable, by 1st September 2026
Following the retirement of the current postholder, Harewood Infant School is seeking to appoint a committed, hardworking and skilled caretaker to join our friendly staff team.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate practical skill alongside an ability to self-motivate and prioritise. We need a caretaker with a real desire to ensure that our school remains a clean, safe and attractive environment for our children. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have a range of trade skills (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, for example) although specific interest or expertise in one of these areas is also of interest to us.
The successful candidate will have key holding and security responsibilities as well as undertaking minor repairs of the school premises. Other areas of responsibility include a weekly health and safety check of the site and the weekly testing of the water system, emergency lighting and fire alarm.
The contract will be for 37 hours each week and there can be some flexibility about when these hours are worked; this can be discussed prior to application or at interview. The holiday entitlement is 24.5 days a year rising to 29.5 days after 5 years of continuous service. The successful candidate will be required to start by 1st September 2026 although an earlier start may be possible.
We are very happy to show applicants around the site or to discuss the role further over the telephone. Please call 01452 526889 to arrange this (please note school is closed for half term between Monday 25th May and Monday 1st June.)
The Role
-Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and maintained to a high standard
- Carrying out routine maintenance, basic repairs and DIY tasks.
- Managing site security, including opening and locking up the school.
- Monitoring heating, lighting, and energy usage.
- Supporting health and safety compliance across the site.
- Working with the cleaning team to ensure standards are met.
What We’re Looking For:
-Practical skills in maintenance and repair.
-Good communication with all staff.
-Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
-Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
-A positive, flexible attitude and commitment to the school community.
-A good sense of humour is essential!
We Offer:
-A friendly and supportive team environment.
-Training and development opportunities.
-Local Government Pension Scheme.
Click here for a copy of the application form.
Click here for a copy of the person specification.
The 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.
Please refer to the school's safeguarding policy which can be found on the school website. It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed, or resigned from, a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment; it would depend on the nature, circumstances and background to the offence.
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 the main social networking sites, including Instagram and Facebook.
