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The best thing about Oaklands is the people, both the staff and the students are fantastic.
If you ever need any assistance there is always someone willing to help if you just ask!

Caroline WilkinsonHead 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

For full testimonies please click here

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 Law (with another subject)

Permanent, Full Time (part-time considered for the right candidate)
Start Date: January 2025 or sooner

The Directors of the Edith Stein 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.

Please click here for an 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 2nd August 2024, 12.00noon
Proposed Interviews: tbc

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.

Support Staff

There are no support vacancies advertising at this current time.

Please select the “register an interest” option on the vacancy tab.

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.

Various

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.

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

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