BURSAR

(full time, permanent)

Required from October 2025

We are seeking to appoint a forward-thinking and enthusiastic financial leader to shape and enable the strategic development of the school, from October 2025.

The Bursar provides strategic and operational leadership across the school in all financial, operational, sustainability and environmental, compliance and administrative matters. They work closely alongside the Head and the Senior Leadership Team, as well as key stakeholders such as Llandaff Cathedral, the Woodard Corporation and the Governing Council. The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker with an approachable and collaborative style, bringing strong financial and management expertise. They will be able to balance long-term planning with day-to-day operations and work with the school community to guide the next exciting stage of our development.

The salary for this post will be competitive, depending upon the skills, experience and qualifications of the successful applicant. Please see the candidate pack, below, for further information about the role and staff benefits.

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 HeadsPA@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 and aims 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. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds.

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

Applications are invited by Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

DIRECTOR OF SPORT

(full time, permanent)

Required January 2026

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Director of Sport to provide excellent strategic and operational leadership of our outstanding Sports Faculty, from January 2026. The post holder will have responsibility for all sport at the School, ensuring a continuum of development from infants through to senior levels, and will teach Games at all levels.

The successful candidate will be a talented sports player and outstanding coach, who can lead our first team in at least one, and preferably two or more sports. They must be an able and enthusiastic teacher with high level organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills. They should have an enthusiasm for the development of coaching across the age range and an understanding of the part sport plays within the busy life of the school.

The financial package offered will be commensurate with the experience of the person appointed and applications are welcome from the independent or state sectors. 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 HeadsPA@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 and aims 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. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds.

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

Applications are invited by Monday 9th June 2025 at 9.00am, and interviews will take place during the week commencing 16th June.

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

(part time 0.5-0.6 FTE, maternity cover)

Required September 2025 to July 2026

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Mathematics, on a part time 0.5-0.6 FTE basis from September 2025 until July 2026 in the first instance, covering a maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be required to teach mathematics in the Senior school; from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE. They will also take on the role of a form tutor on a shared basis; registering the pupils each morning and leading tutor/PHME sessions with their tutees.

Applications are welcome from recently qualified and more experienced teachers, and from the independent or state sectors. The financial package offered will be commensurate with the experience of the person appointed. 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 HeadsPA@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 and aims 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. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds.

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

Applications are invited by Monday 2nd June 2025 at 9.00am, and interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

SPORTS COACH (GIRLS’ GAMES)

(part time, fixed term 1 year)

Required August 2025 to August 2026

We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Sports Coach on a fixed term basis for pre-season training and one academic year in the first instance, from August 2025 until August 2026.

The role will include the coaching of girls’ Games in the Senior section, including hockey during August pre-season training, and then coaching term time hockey, netball and cricket lessons for approx. 3 to 5 afternoons per week (12-20 hours), together with supporting PE lessons in the Senior and Primary sections as required. Afternoon hours of work are generally 12.30pm until 4.30pm, or slightly later where mid-week fixtures take place.

There will be regular Saturday fixtures, for which the post holder must be available. There may also be scope for additional hours due to other school activities and to be part of the school’s touring programme.

The rate of pay is £14.63 per hour, plus co-curricular payments for additional weekend fixtures. Lunch is provided daily for all staff free of charge and CSL games kit will be provided.

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 HeadsPA@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.

Applications are invited by Monday 2nd June 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter, to include a short coaching session.

SPORTS COACHES (RUGBY)

(part time, fixed term)

Required August to December 2025 

We are seeking to appoint two talented and inspirational Sports Coaches on a fixed term basis for pre-season training and one school term (in the first instance) from August 2025 until 31st December 2025 initially.

The roles will include the coaching of rugby in the Senior section during pre-season training, and then term time Games lessons for approx. 20 to 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, together with supporting PE lessons in the Senior and Primary sections as required. There will also be regular Saturday fixtures, for which the post holders must be available. There may be scope for additional hours due to other school activities and to be part of the school’s touring programme.

The salary is £14.63 per hour, plus co-curricular payments for additional weekend fixtures. Lunch is provided daily for all staff free of charge and CSL games kit will be provided.

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 HeadsPA@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.

Applications are invited by Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2nd June 2025, after the half term break, to include a short coaching session.

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