Key Stage 1 Teacher
Required from: 1st September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term, 1 Year
Hours: Part time 0.4 (2 days per week), preferably Thursday and Friday
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits, depending on skills and experience £17,500 to £18,500 actual/ pro rata
The role:
Oxford High Prep School are looking for an enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher seeking to work in a dynamic and vibrant school where pupils are highly motivated and creative.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated team player with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach and eager to go the extra mile to ensure the girls achieve their academic and personal potential in an environment that is both challenging and supportive.
If you have the ability to inspire and motivate staff and pupils, this role offers an excellent career opportunity within a leading independent girls’ day school in Oxford.
In return we can provide a friendly and welcoming work environment, students who are spirited, enthusiastic and passionate about learning, a competitive salary and career development opportunities.
Why Join Oxford High School?
Oxford High School isn’t just another independent school. We are proudly rebellious in spirit, bold in ambition, and passionate about shaping the next generation of fearless women.
About Oxford High School:
Since its foundation 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work. As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the Girls’ Day School Trust network. We are proud to have recently received the Independent Girls’ School of the Year Award for 2023 and have been shortlisted for the TES School Awards Prep School of the Year 2024.
Benefits:
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:
● Competitive salaries and pay progression
● Access to extensive professional development opportunities
● Training grants for qualifications
● Generous pension schemes
● Free life assurance benefit
● Free school lunches
● A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
● Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
● A Cycle to Work scheme
● Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click on the button below.
Closing date: 2359 14th June 2026.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received; please note that the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.