TEACHER OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY SPECIALISM)

(0.5 - 0.7 FTE, Permanent)

Required September 2026

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Science with a specialism in Chemistry, to join the team from September 2026. This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate will be required to teach science in Years 7-8 and Chemistry to GCSE. The ability to teach other science courses will be an advantage but will not be essential.

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 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 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 11^th May at 9.00am, and interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

EXAMINATIONS INVIGILATOR 

(Part Time during exam periods)

Required from April/May 2026 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 2026 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 November/January 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 £12.78 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 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 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. We reserve the right to close the post at any time upon receipt of sufficient 

MINIBUS DRIVER (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

Required for an immediate start

20 hours per week – see shifts below

(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.

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 and in addition to those listed below. There may also be occasional weekend hours.

We welcome applications from candidates who are available across the hours/shifts listed below. Please indicate your availability in your application letter.

The rate of pay is £12.78 per hour. 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.

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.