Inspires Mentor

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

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 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:

-       Mathematics

-       Medicine

-       Sciences (including technology and engineering)

-       Social Sciences

All Inspires Mentors will be entitled to full use of Oxford High School facilities, as well as free school lunch and refreshments in the staff room, on days when they are employed.

For more information or to register your interest please email: oxfvacancies@oxf.gdst.net or click on the apply button below.

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.

Closing date: All applications must be received by Monday 19 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.

Interviews: we aim to interview any suitable candidates in the week following their application.

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.