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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 CampbellRE Teacher and Lead Tutor for Year 8
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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

Support Staff

Catering Assistant

Permanent, Part-time 30 hours a week, Term-time only, 40 weeks a year
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team.  This role will require the successful candidate to perform a variety of tasks associated with the efficient running of the catering service. The successful candidate will work with the students, teachers and support staff within the school canteen. The successful candidate will ideally have knowledge of working within a catering environment.
 
Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 21st September 2026
Please note all original qualifications will be requested prior to appointment
We are only able to accept applications through CES forms. Please complete the forms below
Support Staff application form (FOR SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATIONS ONLY)
Consent to obtain references form
IT Technician
Permanent, Full-time 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
The IT Technician’s role is to support the IT Support Team in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality IT services to the school.  Working as part of a small team supporting a Secondary school and Sixth form college in Waterlooville and two primary schools in Portsmouth, our team supports 2,000 users and 1,200 windows devices, network infrastructure, printers, photocopiers and classroom equipment as well as CCTV, telephone system and sound and lighting equipment.
Please click here for an Information pack
 
Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2026 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026
Please note all original qualifications will be requested prior to appointment
We are only able to accept applications through CES forms. Please complete the forms below
Support Staff application form (FOR SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATIONS ONLY)
Consent to obtain references form

ESCAT Finance Manager

Permanent, Full-time 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team.  This role will require the successful candidate to lead a small team to ensure the smooth running of the finance function at Oaklands Catholic School and of the Trust.

Please click here for an Information pack
Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12th October 2026
Please note all original qualifications will be requested prior to appointment
We are only able to accept applications through CES forms. Please complete the forms below
Support Staff application form (FOR SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATIONS ONLY)
Consent to obtain references form

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 our Head of School, Mrs A Bonnington immediately on 023 9225 9214. 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: