Job Description

Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Start date: September 2022
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a small, high-achieving independent school with well motivated children and small class sizes. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, keen and enthusiastic, with high expectations of pupil progress and knowledge of selective senior school entrance.

For further information, please download the role profile and application documents below. Along with your Application Form, please attach a letter giving further details of experience which may be relevant to this post.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Sarah Leyshon at the school address or via apply@oxfordhouseschool.net, to reach us by the closing date of midday on Friday 20 May. CVs will not be accepted. Applications sent by email will need to be signed at the interview stage.

Visits to the school are possible prior to interview. There will also be an opportunity to view the school if you are invited to interview.

Closing date: Midday Friday 20 May 2022
Interviews: Thursday 26 May 2022

Information about the School

Oxford House is a Nursery and Preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2.5 to 11 years.

Founded in 1959, this intimate and exclusive school offers every child a complete education that puts a high emphasis on traditional values. We aim for every child to discover ‘Joy in Achievement’.

An outstanding curriculum inspires and promotes success both academically and creatively, allowing pupils to experience a window of opportunities. Small class sizes enable dedicated staff to channel and differentiate accordingly to each pupil. The school encourages high standards in behaviour and manners as well as in academic achievement. We are proud of all our pupils, many of whom go on to our local grammar schools.

Activities in the Nursery are Montessori based and aim to develop sensory skills and dexterity as well as a firm knowledge of number and language. All children are given one to one help every day to become confident readers. The breadth of the curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of activities. Pupils are introduced to Dance, Music, Science, Computer Technology and Cooking at an early age and are encouraged to develop a keen interest in nature and the world around them.

Healthy eating and exercise also play an important role, with freshly prepared pescatarian meals served daily to ensure a healthy diet. A sensible balance of PE and sports allows swimming all year round with hockey, tag rugby, football and athletics in season.

Oxford House School is proud to be part of the global Cognita family of schools. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.