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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

Teacher of Science
Permanent, Full Time
Start Date:  September 2025

The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Science teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.   Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.

Information Pack

To apply, please read the ‘Notes to Applicants’ below and then complete all three application forms (CES Teacher Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 disclosure form).

Closing Date:  Monday 19th May 2025, 12.00noon

Proposed Interviews:  Thursday 22nd May 2025

If you would like to come and visit the school prior to applying, please contact Sarah Mann, s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org.

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

Teacher of History
Initial Temporary Appointment (maternity leave)
Full Time
Start Date:  September 2025
The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed History teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.
This position is initially to cover maternity leave, but may become permanent for the right candidate.
 
Information Pack
 
To apply, please read the ‘Notes to Applicants’ below and then complete all three application forms (CES Teacher Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 disclosure form).
Closing Date:  Wednesday 7th May 2025, 12.00noon
Proposed Interviews:  Week beginning 12th May
If you would like to come and visit the school prior to applying, please contact Sarah Mann, s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org.
Please note that the school reserves the right to appoint at any point during the recruitment process.

Teacher of Geography

Full Time
Start Date:  September 2025
The Directors of the Edith Stein Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Geography teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.
 
Information Pack
 
To apply, please read the ‘Notes to Applicants’ below and then complete all three application forms (CES Teacher Application Form, Recruitment and Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 disclosure form).
Closing Date:  Friday 14th May 2025, 12.00 noon
Proposed Interviews:  Week beginning 19th May 2025
If you would like to come and visit the school prior to applying, please contact Sarah Mann, s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org.
Please note that the school reserves the right to appoint at any point during the recruitment process.

Teacher of Law

Part time
September 2025

The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Law at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.

If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please contact Sarah Mann, s.mann@oaklandscatholicschool.org

 

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

Teacher application form (FOR TEACHER APPLICATIONS ONLY)

Consent to obtain references form

Support Staff

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

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).

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025, 12.00noon
Proposed Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th June 2025

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.

 

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.

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: