ART & KS2 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

(full time, term time only)

Required from June 2025

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 salary will be £18,067 per annum (actual). This is a permanent role.

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.

For further information about the role, 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 28th April 2025 at 9.00am, and interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (PRIMARY)

(full time, fixed term)

Required from Sept 2025

The Cathedral School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Primary section on a fixed term basis, from September 2025 until July 2026. It is likely that this appointment will be in the Infant section in the first instance.

Hours of work will be 8.00 am until 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with a willingness to support in After School Care for at least one evening a week from 4.00pm until 6.00 pm, paid as additional hours.

Remuneration will be discussed at interview and reflect the experience of the applicant. The salary range for this post is currently £23,754 to £24,817 per annum.

For further information about the role, holidays 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 28th April 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 12th May.

EXAMINATIONS INVIGILATOR

(part time during exam periods)

Required from April/May 2025 onwards

The Cathedral School, Cardiff’s leading independent school for girls and boys, is seeking to appoint an organised and reliable Examination Invigilator to join the team from April 2025 or as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be available to assist in conducting external exams/assessments for pupils during the main examination periods of late March/April to June each year, and may also be asked to conduct invigilation for mocks and internal examinations/assessments as required (usually January/February each year). Experience of being an invigilator, whilst desirable, is not essential as training will be provided.

The rate of pay for this post will be £12.21 per hour. 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 as soon as possible, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis thereafter. 

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.