SPORTS COACH: FOOTBAL

(part time, term time only, fixed term)

Required to start asap to July 2027 - in the first instance

We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Sports Coach with a specialism in football, on a fixed term basis for an immediate start until July 2027 initially. The successful candidate will work with the school 1st XI football team, and also contribute to the other main school sports of rugby and cricket.

The role will include coaching term time Games lessons for approx. 9 hours per week, Tuesday, Thursday and 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, and for which additional payments will be received (please see further details below). 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 currently £15.91 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.

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.

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.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will operate a rolling deadline and suitable candidates may be interviewed 24 hours after their application is received. The final deadline for applications is midnight Sunday 27th September 2026, but we reserve the right to close this sooner.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 28th September 2026 (if not earlier) to include a short coaching session.

HOLIDAY CLUB ASSISTANT

School holidays only

(occasional hours)

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, enthusiastic Holiday Club Assistant to work within the school’s ‘Mini-Mitres’ provision, which offers high-quality childcare for Primary age pupils of The Cathedral School, with an additional 8 places for children in the local community, during the main school holidays.

The club is registered with CIW to take up to 40 children per day, offering a range of activities including creative experiences, sport, visits and trips. Care is offered from 8.00am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. It runs for approximately 14 weeks of the year. Hours will be offered as and when they are available during the school holidays. The club is closed over the main Christmas period and for all bank holidays.

The rate of pay is between £13.42 and £14.18 per hour. For further information about the role please see the candidate pack attached below.

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 one side of A4, to Mrs Sally Walsh, Head of Primary at workforus@cathedral-school.co.uk. Please apply as soon as possible, and by 9am on Monday, 21 September 2026 at the latest.

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.