The role played by support staff is absolutely critical to the ongoing success of any good school – and this is certainly the case at OHS. As such, we recognise and value the fundamental importance of our support staff – whether that’s our maintenance team, catering staff or various admin teams. Wherever you work, therefore, and whatever your specialism, you can rely on being valued, supported and rewarded.
With fantastic benefits, a challenging and stimulating workplace and the opportunity to make a difference in girls’ lives, OHS is a truly wonderful place to work.
Music Administrator
Required from: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week, term time only
Negotiable as to the exact days and hours but would ideally include evenings up to 6pm with the occasional evening event.
Salary: will depend on experience plus benefits.
The role:
Oxford High School is looking for an Administrative Assistant with some experience in music to support the Director of Music.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your first class organisational and administrative skills to play an important role in the smooth running of the music department of a leading independent day school.
Key to the role will be excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to maintain a high level of efficiency. Proven experience in office administration is required, however training in the different systems will be provided. You will also need to be able to remain calm under pressure, with the ability to multitask. A knowledge of music/skills as an accompanist would be beneficial.
If you have the passion to work in a leading independent day school, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a great community in which to work where ideas are welcomed.
About Oxford High School:
Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work. As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the Girls’ Day School Trust network.
Benefits:
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- Mobile and confidential personal financial guidance and support
- Retail and Lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025 at 2359 hours
Interview Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Oxford High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Services.
After School Care Supervisor
Location: Oxford High School (GDST)
Required from: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, part time. Term time only.
Hours: Part-Time (9 hours a week from between 15:45 to 18:15, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £5100 gross p/a including pro rata holiday.
Vacancies: 2 posts
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic After School Care Supervisor for our Senior School, to start as soon as possible. We are looking for someone to provide reception cover and oversee the signing in and out of students.
Prior experience of working on a reception and competent IT skills are essential. Experience of having worked in a school before is desirable but not essential. Demonstrable evidence of establishing positive relationships with children and young people would be an advantage. Safeguarding and first aid training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach; eager to go the extra mile to ensure our students receive the highest standards of care and safekeeping.
Your hours of work will be between 15:45 – 18:15 Monday to Friday (these may vary slightly on different days). A degree of flexibility with your working arrangements is required from time to time to assist us in meeting the needs of the busy school calendar.
Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and behaviour is excellent. From our youngest Year 7 pupils through to Year 13, there is a sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community. The School provides a broad and inspiring education through its curriculum and ethos.
About Oxford High School
Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.
As part of the Girls’ day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- Mobile and confidential personal financial guidance and support
- Retail and Lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
Application closing date: 2359 on Sunday 16th March 2025
Interviews will take place on: Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th March 2025
Oxford High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Services.
Minibus Driver- Casual
Required: As soon as possible.
Contract term: Casual during term time.
Working time: Split shift with early or afternoon shift.
Competitive Salary plus benefits: £16.46 per hour including pro rata holiday pay and before tax.
The role:
Due to increased demand Oxford High School are seeking casual Minibus Drivers to join a friendly team providing a safe, professional and courteous transport service across all 3 sites. Candidates will need to be confident in interacting with children and be able to maintain a good atmosphere on the bus. Drivers will need to have a warm and flexible approach, be able to show initiative, work well on their own and as part of a team.
You will report to the Transport Team Leader and work as part of a team of Minibus Drivers responsible for driving the school minibuses and carrying out routine safety checks. Ideally you will live locally, but this is not essential.
It is essential that you possess a full clean driving licence, excellent time management and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to young people, parents and colleagues. Experience of driving passenger vehicles (minibus D1 provision, first aid training and Midas training is desirable however not essential as training will be provided.
This position is term time, Mondays to Fridays and a degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar. Shifts are early (6:15 to 9:15) and afternoon (15:30 to 18:30). Extra hours are available depending on school trip requirements.
About Oxford High School
Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.
Benefits:
As part of the Girls’ day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:
- Breakfast will be provided after the morning run.
- A uniform is provided.
- Pension with up to 12% employer contribution
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Be part of a welcoming and friendly team.
For further details please email your CV and a covering letter to oxfvacancies@oxf.gdst.net or click on the APPLY button below.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st March 2025.
Interviews will be held throughout April 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening, including online checks, will apply to this post.