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.
Minibus Driver
Required: As soon as possible.
Contract term: Permanent, there are a number of options available.
Working time: Split shift, 30 hours, early and afternoon shift, Monday to Friday.
Single shift, 15 hours, afternoon shift, Monday to Friday.
Zero hours also available.
Competitive Salary plus benefits: £17.68 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 (6:00 to 9:00) 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 the ‘Apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025.
Interviews will be held throughout August 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.
PA to Assistant Head, Director of Sixth Form
Required from: ASAP
Hours: 20 hours per week term time only (including INSET days in September and A level results day in mid August
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary will depend on experience plus benefits
We are looking for a really efficient and well organised PA to support our Director of Sixth Form. You must already be a confident experienced PA who would love the challenge of assisting a very busy individual with an interesting and diverse range of work. You will need to be based predominantly at school.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate well to people on all levels with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. You will need to be able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate a pro-active approach and show initiative for planning and prioritising work. You must maintain confidentiality at all times, while also being tactful and professional.
The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills, a high level of confidence to co-ordinate all aspects of the role, provide high quality administrative and organisational support as well as first class organisational and diary management skills.
If you have the relevant experience and passion to work in our wonderful school, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer you a great community in which to work and where ideas are welcomed.
About Oxford High School
Oxford High School is a dynamic and creative school with exceptional academic results.
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
- 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:2359 on Sunday 27th July 2025.
Interviews: 11th-15th August 2025
The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including on line checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Caretaker
Required 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 and may include week and weekend days.
Please be aware that a degree of flexibility with your working arrangement is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar.
Competitive Salary plus benefits £27,171 p/a
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.
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 and self development
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 4th August 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are made.
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. Safeguarding and on-line checks will be conducted for this post.