Teacher of LAMDA

The School 

Magdalen College School, Oxford, founded by William Waynflete in 1480 is one of the country’s leading independent schools. Each year we employ a small number of graduates, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, in a part-time capacity, to provide up-to-date, scholarly and expert knowledge as part of our Waynflete Studies programme. Recent appointees have found the role fits well alongside their current research commitments.

The Role

Magdalen College School is seeking to appoint a LAMDA teacher, starting in the Michaelmas term 2022, to teach bright and enthusiastic pupils from Y3 to Y13. 

The Department

The Drama department at MCS is a very active one, with a wide range of drama productions taking place each term across the Junior and Senior Schools. All pupils in the Junior School and Year 7 have timetabled drama lessons, while the MCS Theatre Academy offers the chance for Senior School pupils to work with a range of professional directors through their time at the school. A keen pupil could be involved with as many as four productions during the course of a year.

LAMDA lessons are offered in both Junior and Senior Schools, and the number of pupils choosing to study LAMDA in recent years has been very healthy.

The LAMDA Teacher will be supported by a member of the administrative staff. Moreover, reprographics (word processors, photocopiers, binders etc.) are centrally administered and a full-time secretary to the Common Room is available to help in these areas.  

The LAMDA Teacher will report to the Head of Drama and ultimately to the Master.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a well-qualified and enthusiastic LAMDA instructor. 

This will be a part-time appointment, and School LAMDA lessons take place during term-time predominantly during lunchtimes (12.30-2.30pm), and after the end of the school day (3.30-5.30pm), with the potential for additional slots during morning break and in 6th form pupils’ free periods. Pupils elect to study LAMDA, and are taught individually, in duos, or sometimes in small groups. The hours required will, therefore, depend on the level of pupil interest, and may vary from term to term; we currently have very high demand so are ideally looking for candidates with the ability to work 5 days a week during the hours outlined. Pupils work towards LAMDA exams at appropriate intervals, and the successful candidate will be expected to support them in preparing for these.

Candidates short-listed for interview will be asked to teach an observed session when they come to the school. They will also be required to bring with them the necessary ID documentation and qualifications certificate(s), all of which must be originals.  Further information on the observed session and documentation required will be provided with the invitation to interview.

Application Process

Candidates should submit the Application Form for Teaching Staff which can be found on the Job Vacancy link of the website (www.mcsoxford.org).  To access Click here.  To apply for the position please send the following three documents to the HR Officer, Mrs Gail Workman, (recruitment@mcsoxford.org). 

• Covering Letter of Application 
• Teaching Staff Application Form 
• CV

All documentation should be sent no later than Friday, 27th May 2022 at noon.

References may be taken up in advance.  If you do not wish references to be called for at this stage, please make that clear on the reference section of the application form. 

We anticipate holding interviews a week starting on 6th June 2022 and will be in contact with shortlisted candidates by telephone. We reserve the right to change the interview date if necessary. We sometimes receive a large number of applications, and often need to interview for two or more jobs at the same time.  We try to give every application the closest possible personal attention, but if you have not heard from us by the end of the interview week, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. As part of MCS’ commitment to Sustainability, preliminary interviews may be conducted online.

Safeguarding

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s).

Remuneration and Benefits

Peripatetic staff at MCS are paid on an hourly basis, calculated on the basis of the number of lessons taught. 

The school subscribes to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, in which all teaching staff are auto enrolled – there is, of course, an opt out, should this be preferred. Instrumental lessons are 40 minutes long and the timetables are organised by the Music Administrator and posted on the school portal. Instrumental teachers receive lunch at the school if they are teaching in the morning and the afternoon. 

There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, including a free lunch during term time and complimentary use of school sports facilities. The School has a fully equipped gym which is available for staff use, and staff may also enjoy access to the University of Oxford’s Rosenblatt Swimming Pool. Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs, including football, climbing, yoga, Pilates, and badminton. Staff also have the opportunity to join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions.

More information on the Drama at MCS, the role and benefits is in the attached Information Pack. 

Please note that MCS is an inner-city school, with very limited parking. Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible for their journey to work.