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:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
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.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- 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 the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
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.
Café Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine School is a residential school for children aged 7 – 19 and the café is based on site. This is an exciting opportunity for a practical hands-on enthusiastic candidate.
Responsibilities for this role:
- The successful candidate with have the unusual opportunity to support the running of a local charitable café as the ‘9th classroom’ of Cotswold Chine School.
- The school’s Halfway Café is designed to teach children through practical work experience to develop social skills, practical food preparation, hygiene and nutrition skills to prepare them for adulthood.
The candidate would join a supportive team who welcome education staff 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 education staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £21,850 (FTE £25,475) per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- 39 week or 52 week contract considered
- 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:
- The ability to form relationships with children, reliability, resilience, and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
- Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience or enjoyment of baking or food preparation.
- An ability to use IT systems such as word and excel with confidence
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.
Clinical Therapy Assistant
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 Clinical and Therapy Assistant position is based at Cotswold Chine School and the surrounding homes, and works as part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team, supporting within the different settings across the charity, such as within the education, therapy and residential care settings.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting children in their therapy goals and taking part in group sessions.
- Following skills and therapy programmes as directed and devised by the therapist.
- Assisting with the implementation of identified, individual strategies in workshops to support development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Trauma Informed and Level 4 Family work qualification
- Progression and development opportunities within the Trust.
- £13.13 per hour with overtime available and £89 per sleep in shift.
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- The role would ideally suit a psychology degree graduate or health and social care sciences graduate.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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.
Teaching Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine 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 £21,850 per annum (ECT’s). 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.
**Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role**
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
• Establishing key support relationships with the residents
• Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
• Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
• Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
• From £12.60 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £35,734.40 per year
• Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
• Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
• 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 are:
• Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
• Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
*Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role*
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 Senior Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Working collaboratively and leading a small team of staff supporting and enabling the people who live at Paradise House to live their best lives.
- Supporting and embedding our vision and values at paradise House
- Establishing key support relationships with the people living at Paradise House
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £13.13 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,891.92 per year
- Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience leading people who work with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
- Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
(All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary up to £31,928 per annum with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- 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 the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities;
or
who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence –desired
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting residents to engage in activities, build skills and enabling them to live purposeful, happy and independent lives.
- Accessing community activities and services
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care.
- Salary £30,724.20 per annum
- 2 Week fixed shift pattern
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Creative, kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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 and is set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), Paradise House (Painswick) and William Morris School (Eastington), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
Providing support across all sites, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Gardener to support the project and maintenance team.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Maintaining and developing all areas of the gardens at the allocated site on a day-to-day basis, and at other Novalis sites as required.
- Managing & maintaining the green houses as and when required.
- Restoring and developing areas as directed by the Project Manager.
- Assisting in carrying out general landscaping work.
- Keeping the grounds clean and free from litter.
- Keeping paths and drives in a safe condition, particularly during the autumn/winter months.
- Removing snow and other hazards so that paths are safe and maintaining adequate supplies of salt and sand.
- Welcoming young people, residents and students to use the gardens and adapting the work to fit in with their needs.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Salary from £26,000pa, dependant on experience and/or qualifications
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (occasional weekend work as required)
- 30 days annual leave per year
- 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:
- Experience and knowledge in gardening is essential and horticultural work is desirable
- Full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive between sites.
- Flexible approach with good interpersonal skills.
- To work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
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 offers a unique, caring and nurturing environment that is both therapeutic and educational for young people and adults set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), William Morris School (Eastington) and Paradise House (Painswick), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
The IT Technician position has a workload consisting of technical systems administration duties and end-user support working alongside an existing team and the IT Services Manager. Most work will remain office based either at the Trust’s headquarters or its other sites as needed.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate just leaving full time education studying an IT related qualification and starting a career in IT. You will be guided into the role using the technologies and tools in use at the Trust by the existing team, but a fundamental understanding and good knowledge of concepts will be required.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Testing, deploying, and supporting new equipment and services and IT systems.
- Supporting and maintaining existing equipment, services, and IT systems.
- Working with Microsoft-based server operations including but not limited to:
o Active Directory
o Group Policy
o DNS and DHCP
o Microsoft Exchange
o Azure AD
o Microsoft 365
- Configuring, installing, and supporting network and IT infrastructure, including but not limited to:
o Switching
o Wireless
o Printers
o Desktop PCs
o Laptops
o IP CCTV
o Access Control Systems
- Providing a timely and appropriate response to end-user support issues from an IT support helpdesk.
- Writing documentation able to be understood by any level of IT skill.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £29,400 per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (with some flexibility to cover any out-of-hours work if required)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Company Mobile Device
- Paid mileage between sites
- 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:
- Full driving licence.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C)
- Minimum of a relevant IT-based Level 3 qualification (eg. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology)
- Acquired, working towards, or willing to work towards a relevant IT based certification (eg. CompTIA, Microsoft Certs)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritise workload
- Flexibility in dealing with projects and working on several projects simultaneously including some out-of-hours work
- Ability to work on individual projects and as a member of a team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft desktop and at a minimum, understanding server OS systems administration
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.
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:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
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.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- 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 the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
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.
Café Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine School is a residential school for children aged 7 – 19 and the café is based on site. This is an exciting opportunity for a practical hands-on enthusiastic candidate.
Responsibilities for this role:
- The successful candidate with have the unusual opportunity to support the running of a local charitable café as the ‘9th classroom’ of Cotswold Chine School.
- The school’s Halfway Café is designed to teach children through practical work experience to develop social skills, practical food preparation, hygiene and nutrition skills to prepare them for adulthood.
The candidate would join a supportive team who welcome education staff 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 education staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £21,850 (FTE £25,475) per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- 39 week or 52 week contract considered
- 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:
- The ability to form relationships with children, reliability, resilience, and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
- Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience or enjoyment of baking or food preparation.
- An ability to use IT systems such as word and excel with confidence
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.
Clinical Therapy Assistant
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 Clinical and Therapy Assistant position is based at Cotswold Chine School and the surrounding homes, and works as part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team, supporting within the different settings across the charity, such as within the education, therapy and residential care settings.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting children in their therapy goals and taking part in group sessions.
- Following skills and therapy programmes as directed and devised by the therapist.
- Assisting with the implementation of identified, individual strategies in workshops to support development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Trauma Informed and Level 4 Family work qualification
- Progression and development opportunities within the Trust.
- £13.13 per hour with overtime available and £89 per sleep in shift.
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- The role would ideally suit a psychology degree graduate or health and social care sciences graduate.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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.
Teaching Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine 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 £21,850 per annum (ECT’s). 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.
**Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role**
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
• Establishing key support relationships with the residents
• Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
• Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
• Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
• From £12.60 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £35,734.40 per year
• Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
• Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
• 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 are:
• Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
• Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
*Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role*
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 Senior Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Working collaboratively and leading a small team of staff supporting and enabling the people who live at Paradise House to live their best lives.
- Supporting and embedding our vision and values at paradise House
- Establishing key support relationships with the people living at Paradise House
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £13.13 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,891.92 per year
- Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience leading people who work with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
- Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
(All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary up to £31,928 per annum with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- 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 the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities;
or
who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence –desired
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting residents to engage in activities, build skills and enabling them to live purposeful, happy and independent lives.
- Accessing community activities and services
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care.
- Salary £30,724.20 per annum
- 2 Week fixed shift pattern
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Creative, kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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 and is set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), Paradise House (Painswick) and William Morris School (Eastington), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
Providing support across all sites, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Gardener to support the project and maintenance team.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Maintaining and developing all areas of the gardens at the allocated site on a day-to-day basis, and at other Novalis sites as required.
- Managing & maintaining the green houses as and when required.
- Restoring and developing areas as directed by the Project Manager.
- Assisting in carrying out general landscaping work.
- Keeping the grounds clean and free from litter.
- Keeping paths and drives in a safe condition, particularly during the autumn/winter months.
- Removing snow and other hazards so that paths are safe and maintaining adequate supplies of salt and sand.
- Welcoming young people, residents and students to use the gardens and adapting the work to fit in with their needs.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Salary from £26,000pa, dependant on experience and/or qualifications
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (occasional weekend work as required)
- 30 days annual leave per year
- 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:
- Experience and knowledge in gardening is essential and horticultural work is desirable
- Full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive between sites.
- Flexible approach with good interpersonal skills.
- To work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
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 offers a unique, caring and nurturing environment that is both therapeutic and educational for young people and adults set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), William Morris School (Eastington) and Paradise House (Painswick), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
The IT Technician position has a workload consisting of technical systems administration duties and end-user support working alongside an existing team and the IT Services Manager. Most work will remain office based either at the Trust’s headquarters or its other sites as needed.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate just leaving full time education studying an IT related qualification and starting a career in IT. You will be guided into the role using the technologies and tools in use at the Trust by the existing team, but a fundamental understanding and good knowledge of concepts will be required.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Testing, deploying, and supporting new equipment and services and IT systems.
- Supporting and maintaining existing equipment, services, and IT systems.
- Working with Microsoft-based server operations including but not limited to:
o Active Directory
o Group Policy
o DNS and DHCP
o Microsoft Exchange
o Azure AD
o Microsoft 365
- Configuring, installing, and supporting network and IT infrastructure, including but not limited to:
o Switching
o Wireless
o Printers
o Desktop PCs
o Laptops
o IP CCTV
o Access Control Systems
- Providing a timely and appropriate response to end-user support issues from an IT support helpdesk.
- Writing documentation able to be understood by any level of IT skill.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £29,400 per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (with some flexibility to cover any out-of-hours work if required)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Company Mobile Device
- Paid mileage between sites
- 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:
- Full driving licence.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C)
- Minimum of a relevant IT-based Level 3 qualification (eg. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology)
- Acquired, working towards, or willing to work towards a relevant IT based certification (eg. CompTIA, Microsoft Certs)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritise workload
- Flexibility in dealing with projects and working on several projects simultaneously including some out-of-hours work
- Ability to work on individual projects and as a member of a team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft desktop and at a minimum, understanding server OS systems administration
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.
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:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
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.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- 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 the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
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.
Café Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine School is a residential school for children aged 7 – 19 and the café is based on site. This is an exciting opportunity for a practical hands-on enthusiastic candidate.
Responsibilities for this role:
- The successful candidate with have the unusual opportunity to support the running of a local charitable café as the ‘9th classroom’ of Cotswold Chine School.
- The school’s Halfway Café is designed to teach children through practical work experience to develop social skills, practical food preparation, hygiene and nutrition skills to prepare them for adulthood.
The candidate would join a supportive team who welcome education staff 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 education staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £21,850 (FTE £25,475) per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- 39 week or 52 week contract considered
- 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:
- The ability to form relationships with children, reliability, resilience, and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
- Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience or enjoyment of baking or food preparation.
- An ability to use IT systems such as word and excel with confidence
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.
Clinical Therapy Assistant
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 Clinical and Therapy Assistant position is based at Cotswold Chine School and the surrounding homes, and works as part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team, supporting within the different settings across the charity, such as within the education, therapy and residential care settings.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting children in their therapy goals and taking part in group sessions.
- Following skills and therapy programmes as directed and devised by the therapist.
- Assisting with the implementation of identified, individual strategies in workshops to support development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Trauma Informed and Level 4 Family work qualification
- Progression and development opportunities within the Trust.
- £13.13 per hour with overtime available and £89 per sleep in shift.
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- The role would ideally suit a psychology degree graduate or health and social care sciences graduate.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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.
Teaching Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine 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 £21,850 per annum (ECT’s). 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.
**Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role**
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
• Establishing key support relationships with the residents
• Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
• Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
• Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
• From £12.60 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £35,734.40 per year
• Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
• Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
• 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 are:
• Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
• Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
*Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role*
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 Senior Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Working collaboratively and leading a small team of staff supporting and enabling the people who live at Paradise House to live their best lives.
- Supporting and embedding our vision and values at paradise House
- Establishing key support relationships with the people living at Paradise House
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £13.13 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,891.92 per year
- Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience leading people who work with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
- Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
(All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary up to £31,928 per annum with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- 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 the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities;
or
who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence –desired
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting residents to engage in activities, build skills and enabling them to live purposeful, happy and independent lives.
- Accessing community activities and services
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care.
- Salary £30,724.20 per annum
- 2 Week fixed shift pattern
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Creative, kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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 and is set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), Paradise House (Painswick) and William Morris School (Eastington), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
Providing support across all sites, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Gardener to support the project and maintenance team.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Maintaining and developing all areas of the gardens at the allocated site on a day-to-day basis, and at other Novalis sites as required.
- Managing & maintaining the green houses as and when required.
- Restoring and developing areas as directed by the Project Manager.
- Assisting in carrying out general landscaping work.
- Keeping the grounds clean and free from litter.
- Keeping paths and drives in a safe condition, particularly during the autumn/winter months.
- Removing snow and other hazards so that paths are safe and maintaining adequate supplies of salt and sand.
- Welcoming young people, residents and students to use the gardens and adapting the work to fit in with their needs.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Salary from £26,000pa, dependant on experience and/or qualifications
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (occasional weekend work as required)
- 30 days annual leave per year
- 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:
- Experience and knowledge in gardening is essential and horticultural work is desirable
- Full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive between sites.
- Flexible approach with good interpersonal skills.
- To work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
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 offers a unique, caring and nurturing environment that is both therapeutic and educational for young people and adults set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), William Morris School (Eastington) and Paradise House (Painswick), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
The IT Technician position has a workload consisting of technical systems administration duties and end-user support working alongside an existing team and the IT Services Manager. Most work will remain office based either at the Trust’s headquarters or its other sites as needed.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate just leaving full time education studying an IT related qualification and starting a career in IT. You will be guided into the role using the technologies and tools in use at the Trust by the existing team, but a fundamental understanding and good knowledge of concepts will be required.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Testing, deploying, and supporting new equipment and services and IT systems.
- Supporting and maintaining existing equipment, services, and IT systems.
- Working with Microsoft-based server operations including but not limited to:
o Active Directory
o Group Policy
o DNS and DHCP
o Microsoft Exchange
o Azure AD
o Microsoft 365
- Configuring, installing, and supporting network and IT infrastructure, including but not limited to:
o Switching
o Wireless
o Printers
o Desktop PCs
o Laptops
o IP CCTV
o Access Control Systems
- Providing a timely and appropriate response to end-user support issues from an IT support helpdesk.
- Writing documentation able to be understood by any level of IT skill.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £29,400 per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (with some flexibility to cover any out-of-hours work if required)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Company Mobile Device
- Paid mileage between sites
- 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:
- Full driving licence.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C)
- Minimum of a relevant IT-based Level 3 qualification (eg. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology)
- Acquired, working towards, or willing to work towards a relevant IT based certification (eg. CompTIA, Microsoft Certs)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritise workload
- Flexibility in dealing with projects and working on several projects simultaneously including some out-of-hours work
- Ability to work on individual projects and as a member of a team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft desktop and at a minimum, understanding server OS systems administration
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.
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:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
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.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- 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 the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
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.
Café Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine School is a residential school for children aged 7 – 19 and the café is based on site. This is an exciting opportunity for a practical hands-on enthusiastic candidate.
Responsibilities for this role:
- The successful candidate with have the unusual opportunity to support the running of a local charitable café as the ‘9th classroom’ of Cotswold Chine School.
- The school’s Halfway Café is designed to teach children through practical work experience to develop social skills, practical food preparation, hygiene and nutrition skills to prepare them for adulthood.
The candidate would join a supportive team who welcome education staff 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 education staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £21,850 (FTE £25,475) per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- 39 week or 52 week contract considered
- 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:
- The ability to form relationships with children, reliability, resilience, and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
- Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience or enjoyment of baking or food preparation.
- An ability to use IT systems such as word and excel with confidence
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.
Clinical Therapy Assistant
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 Clinical and Therapy Assistant position is based at Cotswold Chine School and the surrounding homes, and works as part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team, supporting within the different settings across the charity, such as within the education, therapy and residential care settings.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting children in their therapy goals and taking part in group sessions.
- Following skills and therapy programmes as directed and devised by the therapist.
- Assisting with the implementation of identified, individual strategies in workshops to support development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Trauma Informed and Level 4 Family work qualification
- Progression and development opportunities within the Trust.
- £13.13 per hour with overtime available and £89 per sleep in shift.
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- The role would ideally suit a psychology degree graduate or health and social care sciences graduate.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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: October 2025/January 2026
Closing date for applications: 19 th October 2025
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
- Specialisms in English or PSHE are especially welcome
- 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
Teaching Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine 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 £21,850 per annum (ECT’s). 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.
**Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role**
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
• Establishing key support relationships with the residents
• Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
• Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
• Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
• From £12.60 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £35,734.40 per year
• Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
• Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
• 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 are:
• Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
• Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
*Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role*
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 Senior Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Working collaboratively and leading a small team of staff supporting and enabling the people who live at Paradise House to live their best lives.
- Supporting and embedding our vision and values at paradise House
- Establishing key support relationships with the people living at Paradise House
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £13.13 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,891.92 per year
- Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience leading people who work with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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.
Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
- Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
(All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary up to £31,928 per annum with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- 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 the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities;
or
who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence –desired
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting residents to engage in activities, build skills and enabling them to live purposeful, happy and independent lives.
- Accessing community activities and services
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care.
- Salary £30,724.20 per annum
- 2 Week fixed shift pattern
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Creative, kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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 and is set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), Paradise House (Painswick) and William Morris School (Eastington), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
Providing support across all sites, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Gardener to support the project and maintenance team.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Maintaining and developing all areas of the gardens at the allocated site on a day-to-day basis, and at other Novalis sites as required.
- Managing & maintaining the green houses as and when required.
- Restoring and developing areas as directed by the Project Manager.
- Assisting in carrying out general landscaping work.
- Keeping the grounds clean and free from litter.
- Keeping paths and drives in a safe condition, particularly during the autumn/winter months.
- Removing snow and other hazards so that paths are safe and maintaining adequate supplies of salt and sand.
- Welcoming young people, residents and students to use the gardens and adapting the work to fit in with their needs.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Salary from £26,000pa, dependant on experience and/or qualifications
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (occasional weekend work as required)
- 30 days annual leave per year
- 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:
- Experience and knowledge in gardening is essential and horticultural work is desirable
- Full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive between sites.
- Flexible approach with good interpersonal skills.
- To work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
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 offers a unique, caring and nurturing environment that is both therapeutic and educational for young people and adults set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), William Morris School (Eastington) and Paradise House (Painswick), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
The IT Technician position has a workload consisting of technical systems administration duties and end-user support working alongside an existing team and the IT Services Manager. Most work will remain office based either at the Trust’s headquarters or its other sites as needed.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate just leaving full time education studying an IT related qualification and starting a career in IT. You will be guided into the role using the technologies and tools in use at the Trust by the existing team, but a fundamental understanding and good knowledge of concepts will be required.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Testing, deploying, and supporting new equipment and services and IT systems.
- Supporting and maintaining existing equipment, services, and IT systems.
- Working with Microsoft-based server operations including but not limited to:
o Active Directory
o Group Policy
o DNS and DHCP
o Microsoft Exchange
o Azure AD
o Microsoft 365
- Configuring, installing, and supporting network and IT infrastructure, including but not limited to:
o Switching
o Wireless
o Printers
o Desktop PCs
o Laptops
o IP CCTV
o Access Control Systems
- Providing a timely and appropriate response to end-user support issues from an IT support helpdesk.
- Writing documentation able to be understood by any level of IT skill.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £29,400 per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (with some flexibility to cover any out-of-hours work if required)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Company Mobile Device
- Paid mileage between sites
- 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:
- Full driving licence.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C)
- Minimum of a relevant IT-based Level 3 qualification (eg. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology)
- Acquired, working towards, or willing to work towards a relevant IT based certification (eg. CompTIA, Microsoft Certs)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritise workload
- Flexibility in dealing with projects and working on several projects simultaneously including some out-of-hours work
- Ability to work on individual projects and as a member of a team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft desktop and at a minimum, understanding server OS systems administration
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.
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:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
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.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- 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 the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
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.
Clinical and Therapy Assistant
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 Clinical and Therapy Assistant position is based at Cotswold Chine School and the surrounding homes, and works as part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team, supporting within the different settings across the charity, such as within the education, therapy and residential care settings.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting children in their therapy goals and taking part in group sessions.
- Following skills and therapy programmes as directed and devised by the therapist.
- Assisting with the implementation of identified, individual strategies in workshops to support development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Trauma Informed and Level 4 Family work qualification
- Progression and development opportunities within the Trust.
- £13.13 per hour with overtime available and £89 per sleep in shift.
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- The role would ideally suit a psychology degree graduate or health and social care sciences graduate.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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. Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a progressive charity working with children with Neuro-developmental Difficulties many of whom have had Adverse Childhood Experiences. Due to growth and development, the school is looking to recruit experienced and committed Lead Senior Care Practitioners, interested in working in a diverse team implementing current best practice models in residential care.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Offering care, support and guidance to help the children reach their full potential.
- The Lead Senior Care Practitioner also has responsibility for setting good practice standards and guiding and mentoring less experienced staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, to include recognised qualifications in Trauma Informed Care and Family Work.
- Annual salary of £42,016 pa
- A Fixed 2-week rota including 2 sleep-in overnight stays each week
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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:
- Level 3 Qualification in Residential Care and previous experience is desirable
- Keenness to learn and a willingness to implement our model of approach and best practice models
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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: October 2025/January 2026
Closing date for applications: 19 th October 2025
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
- Specialisms in English or PSHE are especially welcome
- 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
Teaching Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine 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 £21,850 per annum (ECT’s). 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 Teaching Assistant
William Morris School, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3SH
Start date: January 2026 (or sooner)
Closing date for applications: 5 th November 2025
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 £21,850 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.
Café Assistant
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. Cotswold Chine School is a residential school for children aged 7 – 19 and the café is based on site. This is an exciting opportunity for a practical hands-on enthusiastic candidate.
Responsibilities for this role:
- The successful candidate with have the unusual opportunity to support the running of a local charitable café as the ‘9th classroom’ of Cotswold Chine School.
- The school’s Halfway Café is designed to teach children through practical work experience to develop social skills, practical food preparation, hygiene and nutrition skills to prepare them for adulthood.
The candidate would join a supportive team who welcome education staff 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 education staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £21,850 (FTE £25,475) per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- 39 week or 52 week contract considered
- 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:
- The ability to form relationships with children, reliability, resilience, and a flexible approach to working with others are important.
- Experience in special needs is not essential as training will be provided.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience or enjoyment of baking or food preparation.
- An ability to use IT systems such as word and excel with confidence
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.
**Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role**
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
• Establishing key support relationships with the residents
• Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
• Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
• Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
• From £12.60 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £35,734.40 per year
• Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
• Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
• 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 are:
• Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
• Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
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 Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting residents to engage in activities, build skills and enabling them to live purposeful, happy and independent lives.
- Accessing community activities and services
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care.
- Salary £30,724.20 per annum
- 2 Week fixed shift pattern
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- 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 are:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Creative, kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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.
*Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role*
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 Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Administrator will provide administrative support to the therapy and wellbeing team at Novalis Trust
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Providing administrative support to the clinical and therapy & health and wellbeing teams as required
- Providing administrative support in medical procedures and arrangements for children, including medication, medical records and appointments.
- Supporting with ensuring that medical records are updated to reflect outcomes from appointments for the children.
- Timetabling reflective supervisions and providing administrative support as necessary
- Supporting with minute taking for supervisions and appraisals as requested by your line manager
- Supporting with HR based administrative tasks for the clinical and therapy team such as the sickness tracker, holiday tracker, supervision and appraisal records
- Taking minutes for professional and team meetings as directed by line manager
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £26,208.00 per year
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- We are ideally seeking someone who is an experienced administrator.
- Confident to use excel spreadsheets and be able to complete analysis work to support evidencing children’s therapeutic progress. The ability to use Canva or equivalent design programmes to create documents and templates for the clinical and therapy team would also be an advantage.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.
Closing date – 23rd October 2025
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 and is set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), Paradise House (Painswick) and William Morris School (Eastington), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
Providing support across all sites, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Gardener to support the project and maintenance team.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Maintaining and developing all areas of the gardens at the allocated site on a day-to-day basis, and at other Novalis sites as required.
- Managing & maintaining the green houses as and when required.
- Restoring and developing areas as directed by the Project Manager.
- Assisting in carrying out general landscaping work.
- Keeping the grounds clean and free from litter.
- Keeping paths and drives in a safe condition, particularly during the autumn/winter months.
- Removing snow and other hazards so that paths are safe and maintaining adequate supplies of salt and sand.
- Welcoming young people, residents and students to use the gardens and adapting the work to fit in with their needs.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Salary from £26,000pa, dependant on experience and/or qualifications
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (occasional weekend work as required)
- 30 days annual leave per year
- 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:
- Experience and knowledge in gardening is essential and horticultural work is desirable
- Full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive between sites.
- Flexible approach with good interpersonal skills.
- To work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
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 offers a unique, caring and nurturing environment that is both therapeutic and educational for young people and adults set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), William Morris School (Eastington) and Paradise House (Painswick), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
The IT Technician position has a workload consisting of technical systems administration duties and end-user support working alongside an existing team and the IT Services Manager. Most work will remain office based either at the Trust’s headquarters or its other sites as needed.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate just leaving full time education studying an IT related qualification and starting a career in IT. You will be guided into the role using the technologies and tools in use at the Trust by the existing team, but a fundamental understanding and good knowledge of concepts will be required.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Testing, deploying, and supporting new equipment and services and IT systems.
- Supporting and maintaining existing equipment, services, and IT systems.
- Working with Microsoft-based server operations including but not limited to:
o Active Directory
o Group Policy
o DNS and DHCP
o Microsoft Exchange
o Azure AD
o Microsoft 365
- Configuring, installing, and supporting network and IT infrastructure, including but not limited to:
o Switching
o Wireless
o Printers
o Desktop PCs
o Laptops
o IP CCTV
o Access Control Systems
- Providing a timely and appropriate response to end-user support issues from an IT support helpdesk.
- Writing documentation able to be understood by any level of IT skill.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £29,400 per annum
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (with some flexibility to cover any out-of-hours work if required)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Company Mobile Device
- Paid mileage between sites
- 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:
- Full driving licence.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C)
- Minimum of a relevant IT-based Level 3 qualification (eg. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology)
- Acquired, working towards, or willing to work towards a relevant IT based certification (eg. CompTIA, Microsoft Certs)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritise workload
- Flexibility in dealing with projects and working on several projects simultaneously including some out-of-hours work
- Ability to work on individual projects and as a member of a team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft desktop and at a minimum, understanding server OS systems administration
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.
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:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
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.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- 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 the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
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.
We are seeking a dedicated Head of Care (Children and Families) and Joint Registered Manager at Cotswold Chine School to work with members of the senior management team to contribute to the planning, delivery and review of the care provision at Cotswold Chine School. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-quality, person-centred care across a well-established setting.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Joint Registered Manager with overall responsibility for all staff and care practice issues.
Main Responsibilities for this role:
- Ensuring the home is run so that children’s welfare is promoted and safeguarded.
- Ensuring each child’s needs (including those from disability) are met, and that the statement of purpose is followed.
- Engaging with families, placing authorities, external stakeholders to support children’s outcomes.
- Monitoring and oversight of children’s progress, outcomes and experiences.
- Carrying out all duties and responsibilities of a Joint Registered Manager as required to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the Quality Standards’ (as amended from time to time).
- Ensuring systems and supporting paperwork is compliant and in place for inspection purposes.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings including Admissions, Support, Advice and Strategy, Complex Needs, Senior Management and HR meetings.
- Ensuring that compliant policies are in place in respect of the care provision and that they are monitored and revised as appropriate.
- Acting as deputy safeguarding officer, supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) (Care) and maintaining safeguarding files.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Salary on application
- Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (with some hours outside of this to meet the requirements of the role)
- 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:
- Background in a children’s care environment
- Proven experience in a managerial role within children’s services and Ofsted regulated environments
- Level 5 qualification in management or equivalent
- Strong team leadership and people management skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
This is a rewarding leadership role for someone passionate about delivering outstanding care and driving service excellence.
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.
Clinical and Therapy Assistant
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 Clinical and Therapy Assistant position is based at Cotswold Chine School and the surrounding homes, and works as part of a well-established, multi-disciplinary therapy team, supporting within the different settings across the charity, such as within the education, therapy and residential care settings.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting children in their therapy goals and taking part in group sessions.
- Following skills and therapy programmes as directed and devised by the therapist.
- Assisting with the implementation of identified, individual strategies in workshops to support development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Trauma Informed and Level 4 Family work qualification
- Progression and development opportunities within the Trust.
- £13.13 per hour with overtime available and £89 per sleep in shift.
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- The role would ideally suit a psychology degree graduate or health and social care sciences graduate.
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you 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: October 2025/January 2026
Closing date for applications: 19 th October 2025
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
- Specialisms in English or PSHE are especially welcome
- 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
SEN Teaching Assistant
William Morris School, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3SH
Start date: January 2026 (or sooner)
Closing date for applications: 5 th November 2025
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 £21,850 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.
WWould 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 Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Administrator will provide administrative support to the therapy and wellbeing team at Novalis Trust in Minchinhampton
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Providing administrative support to the clinical and therapy & health and wellbeing teams as required
- Providing administrative support in medical procedures and arrangements for children, including medication, medical records and appointments.
- Supporting with ensuring that medical records are updated to reflect outcomes from appointments for the children.
- Timetabling reflective supervisions and providing administrative support as necessary
- Supporting with minute taking for supervisions and appraisals as requested by your line manager
- Supporting with HR based administrative tasks for the clinical and therapy team such as the sickness tracker, holiday tracker, supervision and appraisal records
- Taking minutes for professional and team meetings as directed by line manager
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- From £26,208.00 per year
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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:
- We are ideally seeking someone who is an experienced administrator.
- Confident to use excel spreadsheets and be able to complete analysis work to support evidencing children’s therapeutic progress. The ability to use Canva or equivalent design programmes to create documents and templates for the clinical and therapy team would also be an advantage.
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..
Education Administrator
Novalis Trust – William Morris School
Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3SH
Novalis Trust is a dedicated charity supporting children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. William Morris School is a trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and relationship-based boarding school. We provide a nurturing environment for young people who have often experienced childhood trauma and adversity, resulting in complex needs.
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Education Administrator to join our team. This pivotal role supports the Senior Leadership Team across both Education and Boarding provisions, ensuring smooth and efficient administrative operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise professionally with parents, carers, and external professionals
- Arrange and coordinate review meetings
- Maintain and update trackers and records
- Attend meetings and produce accurate minutes
- Support staff supervisions and compile reports
- Prepare and distribute letters and information to parents
- Manage data entry and maintain compliance evidence for inspections
- Provide word processing, filing, and reception cover as required
What We’re Looking For
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
- Friendly, approachable, and professional telephone manner
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative
Experience
Previous administrative experience is advantageous, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Hours & Salary
- Term-time only: 39 weeks per year
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Salary: £23,530 per annum
Benefits for this role include:
- 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)
Safeguarding Commitment
Novalis Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to interview and undergo an Enhanced DBS check for Regulated Activity.
How to Apply
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Cook at Cotswold Chine School, Minchinhampton
Novalis Trust is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The cook position is based in one of the houses within the Trust, providing a homely and caring environment cooking in a house group for approximately 8 people.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Following a set menu to provide lunchtime meals.
- Cooking for a set number of people using fresh ingredients daily.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £12.50 per hour
- Monday to Friday 9am to 2:30pm, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only).
- 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 work flexibly.
- Competent cook who loves to make home cooked food.
- No formal experience or qualifications are required.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen area.
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.
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Cook at William Morris School, Eastington
Novalis Trust is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The cook position is based at William Morris School working in a team of three cooking for around 70 people.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Following a set menu to provide lunchtime meals.
- Cooking for a set number of people using fresh ingredients daily taking into consideration food allergies.
- Weekly ordering of food and supplies (some on-line)
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £12.50 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, 40 weeks per year (Term-Time plus the last week of the summer holidays)
- 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)
- Part uniform
Requirements for this role are:
- Self-Motivated, with the ability to work flexibly.
- Competent cook who loves to make home cooked food.
- No formal experience or qualifications required.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen area.
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.
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Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The school cleaner position is based at Cotswold Chine School cleaning in a general domestic setting.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Office based cleaning, providing general cleaning and tidying using non-commercial products.
- Assisting a team member with delivering break trays and student lunches (no cooking required).
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £12.50 per hour
- 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday
- Role available on a 39- or 52-week basis (39 Week is following Cotswold Chine term dates)
- 5.6 Weeks annual leave (pro rata for term time only)
- 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 with a good attention to detail.
- Friendly, professional personality
- No formal experience or qualifications are required.
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 general domestic position is based at Cotswold Chine School cleaning one office and bathroom daily and assisting with the delivery of break trays.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Office based cleaning, providing general cleaning and tidying using non-commercial products.
- Setting up break trays with drinks and snacks and delivering these to classrooms with assistance from another team member.
- Compiling a weekly shopping list and a product order when required.
- Collecting hot food from the onsite kitchen and delivering to the dining room.
- Setting up and clearing down service, including loading the dishwasher.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £12.50 per hour
- 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
- 5.6 Weeks paid holiday (Pro rata for 39 weeks)
- 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 with a good attention to detail.
- Friendly, professional personality
- No formal experience or qualifications are required.
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 8 residential homes, including bedrooms, living spaces and bathrooms.
- General cleaning and tidying using non-commercial products.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- £12.50 per hour
- Monday to Friday, 52 Weeks Position
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
- 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
- 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 you 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 offers a unique, caring and nurturing environment that is both therapeutic and educational for young people and adults set in beautiful surroundings at Cotswold Chine School (Minchinhampton), William Morris School (Eastington) and Paradise House (Painswick), with the Head Office based in Ebley, Stroud.
The IT Technician position has a workload consisting of technical systems administration duties and end-user support working alongside an existing team and the IT Services Manager. Most work will remain office based either at the Trust’s headquarters or its other sites as needed.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate just leaving full time education studying an IT related qualification and starting a career in IT. You will be guided into the role using the technologies and tools in use at the Trust by the existing team, but a fundamental understanding and good knowledge of concepts will be required.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Act as first-line support for end users, troubleshooting IT faults and ensuring all requests are logged.
- Travel to local schools to provide occasional onsite support where required.
- Act upon requests/reports to solve unexpected IT problems and ensure all requests are logged.
- Provide support to IT users, including provision of technical classroom support including providing IT training for school staff.
- Take responsibility for the maintenance of computer software and hardware and liaise with IT equipment suppliers and visiting engineers as appropriate.
- Liaising with students and parents who require support in accessing and using appropriate school systems.
- Undertake first/second line maintenance.
- Administer accounts, email and user groups ensuring these are secure and up to date.
- Provide advice and support to members of the teaching staff regarding the use of IT equipment.
- Undertake professional development to ensure technical knowledge and expertise remains contemporary to deliver the role.
- Have knowledge of and comply with data protection legislation and all school data protection policies.
- Ensure high levels of confidentiality are maintained when dealing with data relating to staff and students.
- Perform complete installations on new PCs.
- Install new and upgraded computer software and hardware.
- Install and maintain all peripheral devices within the school.
- Promote the use of paperless technologies.
- To assist in the setup and maintenance of the school’s audio and visual equipment for assemblies, functions and events, such as sports day & activities week
- Develop online media resources in conjunction with staff and departments.
- Providing a timely and appropriate response to end-user support issues from an IT support helpdesk.
- Writing documentation able to be understood by any level of IT skill.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities
- Up to £29,400 per annum
- Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5pm (with some flexibility to cover any out-of-hours work if required)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Company Mobile Device
- Paid mileage between sites
- 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:
- Full driving licence.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE English and Maths at grades A*-C)
- Minimum of a relevant IT-based Level 3 qualification (eg. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology) but preferable a relevant IT Degree
- Acquired, working towards, or willing to work towards a relevant IT based certification (eg. CompTIA, Microsoft Certs)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritise workload
- Flexibility in dealing with projects and working on several projects simultaneously including some out-of-hours work
- Ability to work on individual projects and as a member of a team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft desktop and at a minimum, understanding server OS systems administration
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.