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.
Gap Year Assistant
Gap Year Assistant
Required from: September 2023
Contract term: 1 Year FTC, Term time only
Hours: Full time
Salary: £17,784 FTE (£14,100.67 per annum)
The role:
Oxford High Preparatory School is seeking enthusiastic and committed school leavers to be a member of a vibrant school community. You will be an integral part of the team working with fantastic children and staff at the Prep School. You will have a timetable that consists of daily duties, assisting in the classroom as well as contributing to the logistical demands of a school day. We are keen to make use of your interests and skills be they sport, the arts or sciences although you may prefer to simply immerse yourself into the wide range of activities and events that take place on a daily basis. Those who have previously worked at the school as gap year assistants have thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are often very sad to leave.
This is a very fulfilling job which enables you to work with fun and engaging children and is excellent on a CV. This would also be highly recommended to anyone who might be considering a career in education.
There are also opportunities to assist with after school duties, which would be paid as an additional responsibility.
This role will be offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis up to 15 July 2024
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Thursday 18th May 2023
Interviews date: Friday 26th May 2023
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 will apply to this post.
Pupil Support Assistant
Pupil Support Assistant
Required: As soon as possible
Contract term: One Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, part time as part of a job share, Term Time Only. Actual salary will be pro-rata for term time only, depending on experience and hours. There is also the opportunity to do Wednesday to Friday, in addition to Monday and Tuesday in the new academic year. This is a maternity cover role.
Oxford High School are looking for a Pupil Support Assistant on a part time basis, working Monday and Tuesday in term time including inset days to support one of our students. Some flexibility around working some time on Wednesdays.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be providing support with movement between lessons, activities, and meals, escorting the pupil to the bus stop and assisting the Neurodiversity & Academic Support Hub with admin tasks.
We are looking for a friendly and passionate person to join us. The successful candidate will be a dedicated team player with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach. Full support and training will be given.
This vacancy is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement for this role.
For more information or to register your interest please email: vacancies@oxf.gdst.net or click on the apply button below. Or for an informal chat please call this number: 01865 559888.
Closing date: 19th May 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing 22nd May 2023.
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 will apply to this post.
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
Due to increased demand Oxford High School are seeking 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 minibus and carrying out routine safety checks. Ideally you will live locally, but this is not essential.
A D1 or D1 (105) licence entitlement is required to drive the minibuses, therefore it is essential that you possess a full clean driving licence, have 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. Full time, job share or casual positions are available. Shifts are early (6:15 to 9:15) and afternoon (15:30 to 18:30). Extra hours are available depending on school trip requirements.
Breakfast provided after the morning run.
Uniform provided.
Pension provided with up to 12% employer contribution
Be part of a welcoming and friendly team.
For more information or to register your interest please email Chris on c.noonan@oxf.gdst.net or click on the apply button below. Or for an informal chat please call 07580 160065.**
Closing date: 31st May 2023
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 will apply to this post.
OHS Inspires Mentor
OHS Inspires Mentor
Required from: September 2023
Contract term: 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Hours: Part-time: 0.5 to 1 day per week by negotiation, 0.1 – 0.2 FTE.
Salary: £22000 per annum, pro rata
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity for academics including those early in their careers (e.g. doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers) to join our team to inspire our driven and highly able students.
At Oxford High School, we are passionate about giving all of our students the freedom and agency to explore their academic passions beyond their core curriculum. We want to work with you to develop agile thinking in our students, and deepen their understanding so that they can produce and proudly showcase original research.
To achieve this ambitious aim, as an OHS Inspires Mentor, you will:
- Mentor and assess small groups of Sixth Form students in the completion of their Warnock Extended Research Projects (independent research for Year 12 students)
- Deliver inspiring masterclasses and other activities (e.g. lectures or clubs) for a range of students throughout the school stemming from your own research, or related disciplines.
We are looking to appoint people who are passionate about motivating and enabling the next generation to change the world for the better, and have expertise in one, or more, of the following fields:
- Arts (Creative and/or Performing)
- English
- Humanities
- Languages (Modern and/or Classical)
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Philosophy & Theology
- Sciences (including technology and engineering)
- Social Sciences
All OHS Inspires Mentors will be entitled to full use of OHS facilities, as well as free school lunch and refreshments in the staff room, on days when they are employed.
If you would like to discuss the role further before applying, please email oxfvacancies@oxf.gdst.net and we will contact you at a convenient time. For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 05th June 2023
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 will apply to this post.
Caretaker
Caretaker
Required from: As soon as possible
Contract term: Permanent
Working time: Full time, all year round, 36 hour week, working 5 days out of the seven. There will be a requirement to work early, late and weekend shifts. Hours vary due to lettings and events Your primary shift will be Monday to Thursday evenings and a weekend day. Please be aware that a degree of flexibility with your working arrangement is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar.
Salary: Competitive Salary plus benefits
The role:
Oxford High School is seeking a Caretaker to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective site facilities service and a safe, pleasant environment for the organisations which hire our premises. You will be a key member of the premises team at our lively independent school working across three sites and reporting to the Premises Manager.
Your caretaking duties will include supporting the Premises Manager to ensure that all the school sites are maintained to an exceptional standard. This will include property maintenance, setting up events, ensuring a tidy appearance of the school and assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the premises, furnishings and grounds.
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of security and emergency procedures, good maintenance skills and experience of providing routine preventative maintenance. You will have the ability to work effectively on your own initiative as well as in collaboration with other teams. Your excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to young people, parents, colleagues and external agencies will set you apart.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 05th June 2023
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 will apply to this post.
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: our girls are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.
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
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Oxford High School and the GDST (Charity No 306983) 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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service