Cover Teacher for Year 7 – Year 11

(term time - 0.6, maternity cover)

Required from January 2027

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, professional and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to start in January 2027. The role will support the Deputy Heads in the Senior Section in the management of cover lessons in the school for pupils from Year 7 to Year 11. The successful candidate would be expected to work 3 days per week during term time. 

The pupils at the school are great fun and work hard. Should you choose to apply we look forward to meeting you, showing you what we do and hearing what you can offer. If you would like any additional information about the role, please contact Mrs Rachel Smart, Deputy Head (Strategy & Operations), via SmartR@cathedral-school.co.uk.

In the Senior section, our curriculum is designed to provide experience of, and the opportunity to learn and make progress in: linguistic; mathematical; scientific; technological; human and social; physical; aesthetic; and creative education.

The curriculum provides breadth and balance for all pupils, with an element of choice post age 13, then allowing increasing specialisation at GCSE from Year 10 onwards. During Years 10 and 11, the majority of our pupils will study for ten GCSE qualifications.

Class sizes are a maximum of 24 in Years 7 to 11 enabling us to provide an enhanced learning experience across all year groups.

The school is appropriately and generously equipped for educational resources to facilitate the development of the ’whole’ child. Children have music lessons with specialist teachers in the Music Department and Games lessons with specialist Games coaches. The teacher:pupil ratio is high.

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.

Please refer to the candidate pack below for more information about the role. 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. The deadline for applications is Friday 16^th October at 9:00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

ART AND KS2 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

(term time only, permanent)

Required from October 2026 or as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an organised and reliable technician to support two departments within the school. The successful candidate will support the subject leader and teaching staff in delivering the art curriculum in the Senior section, from Year 7 through to A Level, plus provide technician support to the Year 3-6 science team in the Primary section.

This is a term time only post for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be a good team player who is willing to share their technical expertise for the benefit of the pupils and each department. We welcome applications from experienced technicians with a thorough knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to demonstrate and assist others in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials. Please refer to the job description below for further information.

Should you choose to apply we look forward to meeting you, showing you what we do and hearing what you can offer. If you would like any additional information about the role, please contact Mr Alistair King, Head of Faculty Art, Design and Technology, via kinga@cathedral-school.co.uk.

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.

Please refer to the candidate pack below for more information about the role. 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. The deadline for submission is Friday 16th October, 9:00am. Interviews will be scheduled to take place soon after. 

EXAMINATIONS INVIGILATOR

(part time during exam periods)

Required from November 2026

We seek to appoint an organised and reliable Examinations Invigilator on a part-time basis during exam periods, mainly in the summer from April but may also be asked to conduct invigilation for internal exams/assessments as required (usually in November/January of each year). Reporting to the Examinations Officer, the successful candidate will join the team of invigilators in conducting external exams/assessments for pupils, ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory requirements, as set out by the three examination governing bodies used by the School: The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ); Qualifications Wales (QW); & Cambridge Assessment International Education (CIE).

Experience of being an invigilator, whilst desirable, is not essential as training will be provided.

The pupils at the school are great fun and standards of behaviour are high. Should you choose to apply we look forward to meeting you, showing you what we do and hearing what you can offer. If you would like any additional information about the role, please contact Miss Joanna Summers, Examinations Officer, via SummersJ@cathedral-school.co.uk.

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.

Please refer to the candidate pack below for more information about the role. 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. We reserve the right to close the post at any time upon receipt of sufficient applications.

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 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 £13.42 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.