APPRENTICE GROUNDSPERSON

(full-time, 2-year fixed term)

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic, and practically minded Apprentice Groundsperson on a full-time basis as soon as possible. This is a two-year fixed term apprenticeship position to run alongside a Level 2 course in Horticulture or similar.

The successful candidate will gain practical experience while supporting the Grounds Team with ensuring the delivery of well-maintained lawns throughout the year, assisting with the preparation of sports pitches and cricket squares, and maintaining a high standard of presentation across the whole school site.

The salary for this post will be £20,182.50 per annum (£10.35 per hour) in year one, and in line with National Minimum Wage in year two, based on 37.5 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday, to include one day release to attend college. The normal hours of work will be 7.00am until 3.00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, although some flexibility is required to accommodate seasonal variations, and occasional Saturdays.

For further information about the role and staff benefits, please see the candidate pack below. To apply, please download and complete the application form and email it, together with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, to Mrs Clare Sherwood, Head, via workforus@cathedral-school.co.uk.

Standards at the school, academic and behavioural are very high and there is a strong Christian ethos. The school is committed to a policy of equality. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, member of staff, student or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on grounds of race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital or civil partner status, disability or age.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo full DBS clearance in order to establish their suitability to work with children.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 02 September 2026 at midnight, and interviews will take place on 07 September 2026.

MINIBUS DRIVER (OCCASIONAL)

Required for an immediate start

(occasional hours, term time only, permanent)

(Successful applicant will be provided with training prior to employment)

We seek to appoint a professional, friendly and reliable Minibus Driver to join our existing successful team from February 2026 or as soon as possible.

The post holder will not have set hours each week, but hours will be allocated by the Premises Manager as and when they are available, by agreement with the post holder in advance. The school’s regular minibus service transports pupils to and from school from 6.30-8.30am, and then 4.00-5.30pm or 4.30-6.00pm (variable subject to after school activities), Monday-Friday, term time only. Additional minibus journeys are made regularly each week to external venues for sporting activities, lessons and other trips, and the timings of these are varied. There may be occasional weekend hours.

We welcome applications from candidates who are available for limited hours, or varied. Please indicate your availability in your application letter.

The rate of pay is £12.78 per hour, payable via authorised timesheets submitted. For further information about the role and staff benefits, please see the candidate pack below.

It is essential that you have D1 on a clean driving licence and the successful candidate will be subject to identity and DBS checks in order to establish that they are suitable to have access to children.

Standards at the school, academic and behavioural are very high and there is a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to a policy of equality. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, member of staff, student or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on any grounds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

To apply, please download and complete the application form and email it, together with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, to Mrs Clare Sherwood, Head, via workforus@cathedral-school.co.uk, or by post.

Applications are invited as soon as possible, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis thereafter. Should you require any further information about the role, please call David Paris, Premises Manager, on: 029 2056 3179.

The Cathedral School is a Woodard School in membership of the HMC, the Society of Heads, the Choir Schools Association, IAPs and is an accredited School of Sanctuary. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.