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The Cathedral School Llandaff, Cardiff’s leading independent school for girls and boys, seeks to appoint a talented and inspirational Sports Coach on a fixed term basis for one school term (in the first instance) from August 26 to July 2027 initially. The role will include the coaching of either Rugby or Hockey with cricket as a desirable extra during the term time Games lessons for approx. 5 afternoons per week (20 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 currently £15.15 per hour (pay award pending), 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.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo full DBS clearance in order to establish their suitability to work with children.
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 Thursday, 18th June at 9.00am. Interviews will take place the week commencing, 22nd June 2026 (if not earlier), to include a short coaching session.
Safeguarding Statement
The Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.