Academic Staff Vacancies ● Closing date: 09/05/2025
To start in September 2025 or January 2026, we are seeking an exceptional Teacher of English who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole.
This role will be part time role (0.5 FTE).
The role
We are seeking a committed and highly competent classroom teacher who is also able to contribute their own particular strengths and skills to the future development of the department.
Should you be successful you will be required to carry out the general professional duties of a school teacher under the reasonable direction of the Head and to perform such particular duties that from time to time which may reasonably be assigned you by the Head. You would teach approximately 42 periods per fortnight in addition to committing to contribute to the co-curricular life and pastoral support provided by the School.
For full details of an overview of the School, details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please see the Information pack available below.
The department
The department follows the Cambridge International A level specification which allows pupils and teachers to explore a rich set of seven texts, both traditionally canonical and more diverse. Sixth form interest is high with a pupil-led poetry society and regular visits by speakers broadening the pupils’ experience.
All department members support an evening programme to prepare pupils to read English at university. At Key Stage 4, the pupils follow the Edexcel IGCSE courses in both Literature and Language whilst Key Stage 3 offers members of the department the opportunities to inspire pupils through literary texts and a love of language. The department is closely associated with the School’s thriving debating and public speaking societies.
The town
Oundle is a historic market town in Northamptonshire, famous for its beautiful Georgian streets and impressive limestone buildings. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl theatre. The town has a range of independent shops, coffee houses, pubs and eateries. Encircled by the river Nene, the town is also blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with many picturesque villages nearby.
To apply
If you are excited by this opportunity, complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date.
Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Friday 9th May 2025, 9am
Interview date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department
Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.
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