Vacancies

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

We require a talented and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, ambitious and caring school. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to enhance the learning of students who have a range of learning needs, with a particular focus on social, emotional and mental health issues. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a very successful team.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a member of a team, be well organised and efficient and have a calm and approachable disposition when dealing with students and staff. This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who is flexible, adaptable and who is also able to show initiative in the classroom and when working with groups and individual students.

Teaching Assistant - Candidate Information Level 2
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Recruitment Monitoring
Notes to Applicants
Job Application

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Please note a current CES application form (version 12) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offender act 1974 must be completed for this post. Forms can be emailed to Mrs Michele Walker (Mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk) The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.



Pastoral Manager (Full time 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week, Grade 7)

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a member of a team, be well organised and efficient and have a calm and approachable disposition when dealing with students and staff. This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who is flexible, adaptable and who is also able to show initiative when working with groups and individual students.

Pastoral Manager
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Recruitment Monitoring
Job Application Form

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 15th July

Interviews to be held: week commencing Monday 20th July

Please note a current CES application form (version 12) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offender act 1974 must be completed for this post. Forms can be emailed to Mrs Michele Walker mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk

Kitchen Assistant at Cardinal Newman High School

We are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to work Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm (term time only) plus 1 week (1 week during holidays for training / deep cleaning of kitchen). The salary is Grade 3 Point 5 pro rata, actual salary £5948 per annum.

Job Purpose

The purpose is to assist the Kitchen Manager to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, taking care of all aspects of hygiene as well as helping to prepare food Kitchen assistants are also responsible for carrying out basic food preparation tasks, such as washing and peeling food. They will also collect and dispose of waste.

  • • Assisting with basic food preparation activities, including washing up
  • • Cleaning and using dish washing equipment and general kitchen duties
  • • Food service to pupils and staff using cashless tills
  • • Ensure all health & safety and food hygiene regulations are maintained within the kitchen environment
  • • Ensuring a good standard of cleanliness is maintained
  • • Report behaviour observations to the Kitchen Manager for them to maintain the school’s standard of discipline and behaviour
  • • Additional duties as directed by the Kitchen Manager

    • We are a friendly and highly motivated school and if you are interested in joining our team, an application form can be downloaded from the school website www.cardinal-newman.org.uk or you can request an application form by emailing the school at sby@cardinal-newman.co.uk. Applications are returnable to the school clearly marked for the attention of Mrs S Byford, Business Manager.

    There is no closing date for applications, we will speak to all applicants when they apply.

    Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. .

    Application Form
    Recruitment Monitoring Form
    Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form


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