HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST

Opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Teacher of Learning Skills to join our dedicated team at Hereford Cathedral School. The department provides personalised support for students with diverse learning needs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and ASC. Working closely with students, parents and staff, we offer one-to-one sessions, small group work, and in-class strategies to ensure all students can access the curriculum and reach their full potential. Emphasis is placed on building confidence, developing independent learning skills, and fostering a positive attitude towards education.

Opportunity

Hereford Cathedral Junior School seeks to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the Junior School and Nursery. Working closely with class teachers and the Nursery Leader, the successful candidate will contribute to classroom activities, small group work and individual support, ensuring that all children are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The role will involve assisting with the preparation of materials, helping to deliver programmes of work, and supporting children with their social, emotional and behavioural development. Flexibility is essential, as the post holder may be called upon to work across a range of age groups in both academic and pastoral contexts.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning. A good knowledge of child development and early years pedagogy is desirable, as is experience of working with children with SEN.

This is a term-time role, and the post holder will be expected to contribute positively to the life of the school, working as part of a friendly, committed team and supporting the School’s ethos and values.

Opportunity

This role offers the chance to contribute to the Geography Department and help maintain its strong academic record. The post holder will teach Geography, delivering an inspiring and balanced curriculum in line with National Teaching Standards, while assessing and reporting on pupils’ progress.

They will work with the Head of Department to ensure a coherent programme of study, uphold high standards of behaviour, support departmental development and take part in the School’s professional development programme.

O P P O R T U N I T Y

Hereford Cathedral School is providing a fantastic opportunity for graduates of any discipline to join our organisation. If you are considering a career in education, our graduate programme offers valuable workplace experience and the chance to explore whether teaching is the right path for you. Alongside this, you will benefit from outstanding professional development, making the programme an excellent foundation for your future career.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the
demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.

O U R O F F E R

• Valuable, on the job training, work experience and professional development
• Academic and pastoral support, providing help and guidance
• Competitive salary
• Potential to undertake a PGCE in Year 2, if contract extended
• Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people
• A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings

An application form and information pack may be downloaded below.

• Download the job description
• Download the application form

OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an outstanding Head Netball Coach. We anticipate appointing a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and committed sports specialist, with first-rate interpersonal skills, energy, high expectations and the ability to work well and communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.

Candidates for the position should be willing to contribute fully to the sporting life of the school. This will include coaching teams beyond normal school hours including a significant number of Saturdays. The individual will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.

Opportunity

The Library Assistant will support the daily operations, development and promotion of the library within the school to ensure the provision of an effective resource and information service to all pupils and staff across the Junior and Senior libraries.

opportunity

The School Office acts as the central hub for information, communication, and operational support across the school. As PA to the Deputy Heads and School Administrator, the postholder supports the pastoral, academic, and Sixth Form areas while ensuring the smooth daily running of the Senior School Office.

The postholder must maintain strong awareness of daily activities, events, and planned
changes across the school to ensure rapid response to issues, provide a high-quality first
point of contact, and uphold professional communication with pupils, staff, parents, and
external agencies.

O U R O F F E R

• Join a highly talented and supportive team and governing body
• Competitive salary
• A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings
• A positive and innovative working environment surrounded by students, staff, parents and governors
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of
  teamwork and unity
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunch during term time
• NEST pension scheme (8.7% employer contribution, 6% employee contribution)

An application form and information pack may be downloaded below.

Download the job description
Download the application form

The closing date for applications is 9am on 5 January 2026.