The opportunity to work with well behaved, fun and inspiring young people. Hereford Cathedral Junior School is looking for enthusiastic GAP students to join the staff for September 2026. Duties may include working in the school office, coaching sport, assisting in PE & Games lessons, working as a classroom assistant, taking part in school trips, supporting our drama and music departments and much more (we even pay you!)

Description

This might appeal to someone who hopes to go into the teaching profession, but this is by no means essential. The ideal candidate will want to involve themselves fully in the life of the school, contributing to trips, evening activities and the occasional weekend.

Accountabilities

To contribute to the Junior School by carrying out the duties of a GAP student

Main Responsibilities:

Chorister supervision both within school and moving between school and cathedral

Support the class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching

Take responsibility, if requested, for displays and the compilation and presentation of children’s work

Playground supervision

Support in the classroom and listening to readers

Supervision of children and assistance with coaching where appropriate for Games

Swimming – supporting children during sessions at the local pool, including entering the water to provide direct supervision where necessary

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

At all times to be professional and to be aware of the need for pupil/parent/staff confidentiality

To support the ethos and development of the School

Contribute to the overall school aims and objectives

Pastoral Responsibilities:

To provide pastoral support to pupils as required

Where required attend year and whole school assemblies

Liaise with Medical, Academic Support and any other professionals as and when necessary

Administrative Duties:

To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the school office or wider school

To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date

General Responsibilities:

To maintain good standards of behaviour amongst pupils, both when they are on School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere

To support through involvement in the School’s extra-curricular activities

To attend, and participate in as required, general school functions, meetings, cultural and social events, including those held out of school hours during term time

Undertake whole school duties as outlined annually

To take part in the School’s professional development programme and take responsibility for own professional development. Actively seeks to reflect on and enhance own practice

Whole School Responsibilities:

Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times

To assist in the promotion of the School’s reputation and in marketing activities as required

To adhere to all the School’s policies

To carry out any additional task reasonably required by the Head of the Junior School

You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the School requires from time to time

It is not possible to present a definitive list of responsibilities for the role as it will be developed around the skills and experiences of the successful candidate

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/about/work-at-hcs/

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 9am on 1 June 2026