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 and supported.
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.
Librarian
Librarian
Required from: 22nd February 2021
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 25.2 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 8 days
Salary: £13,761.91 – £16,710.37 pa
The role:
Oxford High School is looking for a well-qualified and experienced Librarian to join the team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks within the library including; managing the issuing and returning of the library’s stock, shelving stock and keeping the library in good order, supervising students using the library and contributing to the school’s programme of co-curricular activities.
Experience of working in libraries or with collections of written material is highly desirable. Formal qualifications are not essential, although a relevant qualification would be advantageous as would an interest in children’s literature.
This post is part-time and the core working hours are likely to be: 08:30-16:30, three days per week with some flexibility.
For more information and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Wednesday 20th January 2021 at 12pm
Interview date: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Gap Year Assistant (x2)
Gap Year Assistant (x2)
Required from: September 2021
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 2022.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021 at 9am
Interviews: To Be Confirmed
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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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