Teacher of PE/Sport (Aquatic Specialist)

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of PE/Sport to join a friendly and vibrant school, where pupils are highly motivated to learn, and behaviour is excellent.

PE and Sport at Oxford High Prep is an integral and important part of the curriculum. We have a ‘Sport for All’ ethos and we want our girls to have a positive experience with a variety of sports at a young age. We are passionate about ensuring our girls develop in a fun, safe and happy environment whilst educating them not only in sports but as young people. Our school curriculum & co-curriculum programmes will allow our girls to be active, healthy and collaborate as part of a team whilst exploring all types of sports.

We are looking for an accomplished sports teacher who can offer a wide range of expertise. The ability to teach to a high standard across our full range of activities including Games, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness and Swimming would be expected. In addition, commitment to our extensive co-curricular programme of clubs, fixtures and inter-house competition is essential.

You will be joining a department that has access to a range of facilities across two sites, as well as excellent local facilities off-site. Our main games include hockey, football, netball, tennis, cricket and we regularly compete against local schools and in GDST competitions in these sports. The PE curriculum is made up of fitness, orienteering and aesthetic activities like dance and gymnastics. Swimming is a stand-alone activity that also takes place weekly and contributes greatly to our curriculum and fixture timetable. We have positive relationships with local swim clubs and continued success in individual and team ESSA and GDST competitions.

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

Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.

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

Closing date: Midnight Monday 6th May 2024.

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13th May 2024. 

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.