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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

Teacher of Computer Science

Permanent, Full Time  (part time considered for the right candidate)
Start Date:  September 2026
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed
 
The Directors of the Edith Stein Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Computer Science Teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.   The ability to also teach Mathematics would be desirable, but not essential.
 
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 13th May 2026, 9.00am
Proposed Interviews:  Week beginning Monday 18th May 2026
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 Mathematics

Permanent, Full Time  
Start Date:  September 2026
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed
 
The Directors of the Edith Stein Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Maths Teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.   The ability to also teach Computer Science would be desirable, but not essential.
 
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 13th May 2026, 9.00am
Proposed Interviews:  Week beginning Monday 18th May 2026
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 Business Studies and Economics

Permanent, Full Time  
Start Date:  September 2026
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed
 
The Directors of the Edith Stein Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Business Studies Teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.
 
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 13th May 2026, 9.00am
Proposed Interviews:  Week beginning Monday 18th May 2026
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 Science

Permanent, Full Time
Start Date:  September 2026
Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed
 
The Directors of the Edith Stein Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.
 
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 11th May 2026, 12.00noon
Proposed Interviews:  Friday 15th May or week beginning Monday 18th May 2026
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

Facilities Administration Assistant

Permanent, Part-time, 20 hours per week, Term-time only plus 2 weeks, 39 + 2 weeks per year
 
The Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Facilities Administration Assistant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of technical administration in support of the Facilities Management Team.  To maintain records in relation to statutory testing, risk assessments, planned property maintenance, reactive maintenance, and health and safety. The role will also include administration for school lettings and Health & Safety duties.

Please click here for an Information pack

Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026 5pm
Interviews: During week commencing 18th May 2026
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: