Current Vacancies
Resident Tutor / Activities Tutor
Fixed Term: September 2026 – July 2027
20 hours per week | Term Time + Weekend & Chorister Rota
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Resident Tutor or Non-resident Activities Tutor to support the Chorister School community from September 2026.
This varied role combines pastoral care, supervision of Choristers during rehearsals and Cathedral services, and Teaching Assistant responsibilities, including supporting sports, music practices, recreation sessions and prep. There are also opportunities to contribute to the School’s thriving co-curricular programme, including sport, music, drama and art.
The successful candidate will enjoy working with children, communicate effectively, work well as part of a team, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
For Resident Tutors, furnished accommodation with meals during term time is provided.
To apply, please complete the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Non-Teaching Application Form, available on the School website, and submit it with a covering letter stating whether you are applying for the Resident or Non-resident role.
Resident Tutor Job Description
Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 at 12 noon. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Application Form
Science Technician
Full Time | Term Time Only
Inspire the next generation of scientists—without standing at the front of the classroom.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our thriving Science Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role behind the scenes, supporting practical science across Biology, Chemistry and Physics and helping create an inspiring learning environment where pupils can discover, experiment and develop a lifelong curiosity about science.
From preparing experiments to ensuring every laboratory is safe and fully equipped, your work will help pupils experience science through exciting, hands-on learning every single day.
About the Role
As our Science Technician, you’ll support the day-to-day running of our laboratories by:
- Preparing equipment, chemicals and materials for practical science lessons.
- Setting up and clearing away laboratory apparatus.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and specialist resources.
- Monitoring and replenishing stocks of chemicals and consumables.
- Helping ensure laboratories are safe, organised and ready for teaching.
- Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations where required.
- Promoting high standards of health and safety across the department.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a scientific background or laboratory experience.
- Is organised, practical and enjoys hands-on work.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
- Enjoys working as part of a friendly team.
- Is committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
A science qualification or previous experience working in a laboratory or school environment would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.
Science Technician Job Description
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks.
Application Form
Please submit a completed application form via the DCSF website.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time. Early applications are thus encouraged.
The Foundation is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any job offer will be made subject to satisfactory checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.
All volunteers must be DBS checked and additional safeguarding checks will be carried out. We recommend that volunteers join the DBS update service (which is a free service for volunteers).
