Teaching Vacancies

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

IT Pupil Mentor - September 2022

We are seeking to appoint an IT Pupil Mentor to start in September 2022. The successful candidate will support the Computer Science department in the delivery of the curriculum and events offered by the department.

The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of IT lessons (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to our Lower School classes. The Mentor would also be involved in delivering IT concepts, running activities, and IT clinics in Houses and within the school to help with IT skills.

We are seeking an individual who shares our dedication to promote STEM throughout the school. Strong administrative skills are vital in such a busy department, and the ability to work flexibly and take initiative will be important.

Remuneration will be £20,000 per annum. Accommodation may be available.

Please see the Candidate Brochure for full details of the role. To apply, please send cover letter, CV and application form to Claire Betts, HR Manager at recruitment@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.

Closing date is 9am on Monday 6 June

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 13 June.

Head of Lower School - ideally for September 2022 or January 2023

Oakham School seeks an able and aspiring Head of Lower School (Years 6-8) to play a leading role in the next chapter of the School’s ongoing development. The Head of Lower School will have a passion for the all-round education, wellbeing and happiness of pupils during this formative stage of their educational journey. The role requires strong leadership, management and personal skills to ensure a caring and dynamic Lower School community, fully interlinked with the broader school aims and values.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a range of colleagues and be a warm and welcoming presence for all current and prospective pupils and parents. He/she will be fully committed to the busy 24/7 life of a boarding school, teaching a reduced timetable and acting as a Tutor within the Lower School. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring senior leader with excellent communication skills and a strong track record of setting the highest standards for pupils, as they learn and grow, both in and out of the classroom. Please see the Candidate Brochure for full details of the role. To apply, please send cover letter, CV and application form to Claire Betts, HR Manager at recruitment@oakham.rutland.sch.uk. Closing date is 9am on Wednesday 25 May, with interviews w/c 6th and 13th June 2022.

Teacher of Double Bass - September 2022

Oakham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Visiting Music Teacher to join a large and thriving music department of 35 full-time and visiting teachers within one of the country’s leading co-educational schools. The Teacher of Double Bass will work with both existing pupils and help recruit new starters under our discounted tuition scheme. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain and enhance the high standards of music tuition and musical activity on offer at Oakham, and inspire a new generation of young musicians. For further information about the role and how to apply, please refer to the following documents: Job Description & Person Specification and Additional Information for Candidates.

Candidates who wish to apply for this post should send a covering letter and an application form, by e-mail to:

Mr Peter Davis, Director of Music, Oakham School, Chapel Close, Market Place, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6DT. Tel: 01572 758526; E-mail: pd@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 30 May.

Graduate Sports Coaches - Hockey, Rugby and Netball - with MSc studies in Elite Performance Coaching - September 2022

We are seeking to appoint Graduate Coaches in each of the above fields, with the opportunity to study an MSc in Elite Sport Performance on a a two-year part-time distance learning basis. This opportunity is the result of a partnership between Oakham School and DCU (Dublin City University) which allows candidates to study on this distance learning course whilst working in a dynamic and challenging sporting environment. Full details on each role can be found by clicking on these links: Graduate Rugby Coach; Graduate Netball Coach; Graduate Hockey Coach.

To apply, please send cover letter, CV and application form to Iain Simpson, Director of Sport, at recruitment@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.

Teacher of Chemistry (full-time or part-time) - September 2022

We are seeking to appoint an academically well-qualified, full time or part-time Chemistry teacher to join a hugely successful and collaborative Chemistry department. A minimum 0.6FTE is required, with the potential for a greater number of periods, depending on business needs. The ability to teach Chemistry up to KS4 is vital, with KS5 and general science at KS3 level advantageous. The person appointed should have high professional standards, enthusiasm, energy, and a clear sense of teamwork. Key qualities also include demonstrable subject and classroom competence, combined with a flair for inspiring the next generation of young scientists. Please see the Candidate Brochure for full details of the role. To apply, please send cover letter, CV and application form to Claire Betts, HR Manager at recruitment@oakham.rutland.sch.uk. Early applications are welcomed, as interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.