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Junior School Teacher (ages 4-11)

Junior School Teacher (ages 4-11)

Oxford High School for Girls GDST

Oxfordshire

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive salary plus benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
October 2017
Apply by:
3 September 2017

Job overview

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic and creative Teachers and NQTs wanting to work in an enjoyable and vibrant workplace where pupils are highly motivated and behaviour is excellent. 

As a Junior School Teacher, you will contribute to providing an excellent education for all the school’s pupils by teaching with expertise and using an appropriate range of teaching strategies and resources, including e-learning.

The successful candidates will be dedicated team players with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach and eager to go the extra mile to ensure the girls achieve their academic and personal potential in an environment that is both challenging and supportive. 

The School

Oxford High School is Oxford’s oldest girls’ school and a leading independent day school based in the heart of Oxford for girls aged 4 to 18 years. We are a vibrant and happy school full of bright, clever and interesting pupils.

Working at Oxford High School is stimulating, extremely varied and tremendous fun. We are a dynamic and creative school with exceptional academic results. Our students are spirited, enthusiastic and passionate about learning.

Working at Oxford High gives you plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life beyond the curriculum and because we believe that adults should be learners too, we are committed to investing in your personal development through training and learning initiatives.

If you would like to find out more please click the apply button.

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Monday 4th September 2017. 

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 11th September.

Oxford High School and the GDST (Charity No 306983) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applications must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

About Oxford High School for Girls GDST

Oxford High School is an independent, non-denominational, all-through school for girls without nursery and with sixth form, situated in three sites in Summertown, North Oxford. It is one of 26 members of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), meaning it is governed by the council and operates according to the trust’s policy. The school provides 906 places for primary, secondary and sixth-form students aged 4-19.

Oxford High School was founded in 1875 and is the oldest girls' school in the city. Until recently it accepted boys into its junior school, but is now girls-only.

Headteacher

Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge

Values and Vision

Oxford High believes it balances academic rigour with the chance for girls to explore their creativity and adventurous side, resulting in an encouraging and vibrant school full of high-achieving girls. As with other GDST schools, it aims to be an educational institution that shows principles, boldness, a strong network community and a girls-first attitude.

ISI

“The quality of pupils’ achievements is exceptional. Oxford High School is highly successful in meeting its aim to encourage girls to be ambitious in all areas of life and has fully met the recommendation from the previous inspection to maintain the high standards of learning and personal development. Pupils reach very high standards in their GCSE, International GCSE and A-level examinations and in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and most are successful in achieving their first choice of course at highly selective universities.”

View Oxford High School for Girls’ latest ISI report

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