TEACHING ASSISTANT (PRIMARY)

(full time, fixed term)

Required from January to July 2026

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 January until July 2026 in the first instance. It is likely that this appointment will be in Year 5 and/or Year 6 initially with a strong focus on leading support groups and learning interventions. The flexibility to work across Infant and Juniors in the future is required.

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 6.00pm, 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 £24,917 to £25,972 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. 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 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.

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 5th November 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

SPORTS COACH: NETBALL

(part time, fixed term)

Required January to April 2026

We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Sports Coach on a fixed term basis for one school term (in the first instance) from 7th January until 27th March 2026 initially. The role will include the coaching of Netball during term time Games lessons for approx. 4 afternoons per week (16 hours), together with supporting PE lessons in the Senior and Primary sections as required. There will also be regular Saturday fixtures, for which the post holder 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 rate of pay is £15.15 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 Friday 7th November 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter, to include a short coaching session.

TEACHER OF BUSINESS AND/OR ECONOMICS

(full time, maternity cover)

Required c. February 2026

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Business and/or Economics, on a full time basis from February 2026 until approx. February 2027 in the first instance, covering a maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Business and/or Economics at A Level and assist students with their applications for competitive university courses. They will also be a form tutor; registering pupils and leading tutor/PHME sessions with their tutees. Applicants who can teach either subject, or both, are welcome to apply.

Applications are also 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. 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 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.

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 Thursday 13th November 2025 at 9.00am, and interviews will take place as soon as possible 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.