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I really enjoy working in a Catholic School, our students are fantastic, and make me thankful to be a teacher. If you would like to work here, you will be welcomed into our community and will be able to work in a lovely, wonderful school! I would recommend this to anyone.

Hayley ShortHead of History Department
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Everybody here is treated equally and is given the same respect, whether you are a Teacher, Learning Support Assistant or a cleaner – we are all one body !

Megan MooneyRE Teacher and Lead Tutor for Year 8
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Oaklands is a terrific school, has a wonderful community and is hugely enjoyable place to work. I would recommend it to anyone!

Dr Mark DixonAssistant Headteacher and Head of Science
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If you are thinking of a career in Oaklands I would say ‘Apply’! It is the best career choice I have ever made and I couldn’t be happier. Oaklands is a fantastic place to work with a lot to offer!

Nicolle PinchenApprentice IT Technician

Vacancies and Staff Testimonials

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The school advertises in different locations nationally and locally depending on the post. Information about vacancies can be found in local parishes, the school website and local papers.

Oaklands Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.

Please find the positions below, currently available at the school:

Teaching Staff

Unfortunately, we are not currently recruiting any teaching staff. But we are always looking for talented individuals, so we would like to hear from you whether you’re a new graduate, an apprentice, or an experienced professional looking for a rewarding career. Please register your interest here.

 

Support Staff

Learning Support Assistants (4 vacancies)

Temporary, Part time, variable hours and days per week, Term-time only

The Governors are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. The positions are a pivotal part of the delivery and support of the curriculum to enable the high standard of teaching and learning in the School and Sixth Form College.
There are four vacancies available from general in-class support for students with additional needs to more specialist support for students with specific difficulties or within a set area of the curriculum such as maths and science.

The successful candidates will provide a range of services to support the students with Special Educational Needs. The role will require the successful candidates to liaise with the Teachers and Heads of Department as well as other members of the support staff.  Previous experience is not necessary if you are willing to work as part of a team. Skills and full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Information Pack

Closing date: Friday 20th June 2025, 12pm

Interviews: During week commencing 23rd June 2025
To apply, please read the ‘Notes to Applicants’ below and then complete all three application forms (CES Support Staff Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 disclosure form).

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to appoint at any point during the recruitment process.

Attendance and Alternative Provision Officer

Part time, 25 hours per week, Term-time only, 39 weeks per year
The Governors are seeking to appoint an Attendance and Alternative Provision Officer to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. We are looking for a confident and assured person to work in a team providing a wide range of support and administrative tasks in school.
The successful candidate will play a very important role in maintaining and evolving systems that will enable the school to improve on base figures on attendance and truancy as set by the Government, the LEA and the school and provide a range of administrative assistance to meet school requirements. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role within the school environment, although this is not essential.

Information Pack

Closing date: Wednesday 18th June 2025, 12pm

Interviews: During week commencing 23rd June 2025
To apply, please read the ‘Notes to Applicants’ below and then complete all three application forms (CES Support Staff Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 disclosure form).

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to appoint at any point during the recruitment process.

Clerk to Academy Trust Board of Directors and Executive Administrator

Part time, 300 hours per year, start date negotiable

Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) is looking to appoint an organised and proactive governance professional and administrator to provide a range of high-quality clerical, secretarial and administrative support to the Board of Directors and its committees and Executive Officers. For further details, please read the Applicant Information Pack.

Information Pack

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd June 2025, 12pm

Interviews: During week commencing 30th June 2025
To apply, please read the ‘Notes to Applicants’ below and then complete all three application forms (CES Support Staff Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 disclosure form).If you would like to come and have a chat with the Chair of the Trust or CEO prior to applying, please contact Sarah Mann, s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to appoint at any point during the recruitment process.

Support Staff application form (FOR SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATIONS ONLY)

Application Forms

Supplementary Forms (to be given in at interview stage)

Other information

Information For Interviewees

Oaklands is a very successful school described by Ofsted as “a very good school, which gives good Christian teaching as well as being a good school academically”.

OCS provides a supportive environment and induction programme for all new staff and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced CRB and other pre-employment checks. Only applications submitted on a CES application form will be considered.

For further information please contact the Head, Mr. M. Quinn M.A., B.Ed. (Hons), NPQH immediately on 023 9224 8043. An application pack is available on request.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.

If you do, please remember:

  • AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences.
  • AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested.
  • Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience.
  • You must not provide false or misleading information.
  • If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.

Are you interested in changing schools and coming to Oaklands to teach?

The school is always looking to appoint high quality staff. Shortage subjects include Science (Physics Chemistry and Biology), Maths and MFL.

If you believe that you have the skills we are looking for we would be delighted to hear from you.

Recruitment Retention Allowances maybe available for suitably qualified and experienced candidate. The governors will recognise experience gained outside of teaching for new entrants into the profession. Please contact the school directly and we will advise you of any vacancies.

Vacancies arise across the curriculum every year and therefore we would like to meet you.

We are only able to accept applications through CES forms. Please complete the forms below: