St Paul’s School
Candidate Information Pack

Colet Fellowship
Last Updated: January 2026

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“

I am delighted that St Paul’s was awarded
‘Independent Boys’ School of the Year
2023’. The panel of judges, commended
our commitment to boys’ education and
especially emphasised our work around
character traits and values.

SALLY-ANNE HUANG
HIGH MASTER

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Welcome
from  the  High  Master

Welcome
from  St  Paul’s  Prep  School

Thank  you  for  your  interest  in  St  Paul’s
School. Appointing the right staff is arguably
the  most  important  role  of  a  school  leader
and the team here are committed to getting
to  know  applicants  well  during
the
application  process  and  giving  them  the
opportunity to get to know us too.

I am incredibly proud of my colleagues here
at  St  Paul’s  –  not  only  their  expertise  and
professionalism  but  also  their  warmth  and
pupil-centred  approach.  I  honestly  believe
that  working  at  St  Paul’s  provides  a  unique
set of opportunities and is an exciting career
move for anyone.

Being  High  Master  here  is  a  huge  privilege
and I hope that you will be as excited about
the school and all we do here as I am.

I’m  delighted  that  you  are  interested  in
working  at  St  Paul’s  School,  of  which  St
Paul’s Prep School is a part.

We  enjoy  a
for  all-round
reputation
academic,  sporting,  musical  and  creative
excellence,  and  we  make  sure  days  at  St
Paul’s  Prep  School  are  filled  with  fun  and
purpose.

The  team  at  St  Paul’s  Prep  School  is,  quite
simply, brilliant, and a joy to work with. The
innovative  and  engaging.  We
staff  are
promote,  nurture  and  develop  the  key
character
respect,
traits  of  kindness,
integrity,  humility  and  resilience,  and  we
look
forward  to  welcoming  new  team
members who share them.

Sally-Anne Huang
High Master

Oliver Snowball
Head, St Paul’s Prep School

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Welcome to St Paul’s School
St Paul’s is an independent school offering
all -round education for

gifted boys aged 7 to 18 years.

an outstanding,

We  admit  highly  able,  committed  and  curious  boys  and  care  for  them  in  an
academic environment tailored to their specific needs, equipping them with
the skills to contribute to wider society long after they have left St Paul’s. Our
entry  points  are  at  7+,  8+,  11+,  13+  and  16+  and  admission  is  following  a
successful examination process and interview.

Our  founder  John  Colet  opened  the  doors  to  St  Paul’s  School  in  1509  to
educate boys “from all nacions and countres indifferently”, regardless of race,
creed  or  social  background.  We  are  committed  to  our  founder’s  vision  and
offer financial support to every boy who is successful in gaining a place at the
school on academic merit and fulfils the means-tested bursary criteria. Linked
to  Colet’s  vision,  we  have  a  wide-ranging  partnership  programme  with
schools in the maintained sector, and charity projects with which all staff are
able  to  become  involved,  including  within  our  extensive  co-curricular
programme.

The  quality  and  breadth  of  a  St  Paul’s  education  is  dependent  upon  the
quality of its staff so we recruit high quality people and look after them well.
The  atmosphere  is  relaxed,  friendly,  supportive  and  purposeful.  Personal
professional development for all staff is a high priority, and our pay and

package  is  very  generous  by  sector  norms.  St  Paul’s  embraces  diversity,
inclusivity  and  equal  opportunity.  We  are  committed
to  building
a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, personalities and skills.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the school as over the last few years
we have refurbished the senior school site including a new astro-turf pitch, a
stunning  Drama  Centre,  featuring  the  Dorfman  theatre,  an  RIBA  award
winning Science building and award winning General Teaching Buildings with
a  central  Atrium,  John  Colet  Hall  and  Chapel,  contemporary  dining,  the
Kayton  Library  and  many  light  airy  classrooms  overlooking  the  Thames  and
playing fields. These modern facilities and the unique positioning of St Paul’s,
coupled with the structure of the school day, enable the school to offer and
unparalleled array of co-curricular activities for the pupils.

We hope that working at St Paul’s might  be right for you. We are a thriving
organisation  that  draws  upon  a  wide  range  of  different  skills,  qualifications,
roles and responsibilities, whether teaching or other support staff.

For teaching  staff, academic excellence is essential and we also look at how
individuals will enhance the broader cocurricular opportunities for pupils; this

makes St Paul’s a great and fun place to work. We are based in Barnes, South
West London, surrounded by 45 acres of green  playi...

Role: Short-term Visiting Fellowship

Closing date and time: 20/03/2026 12:00 pm

Jesus College welcomes applications for Short-Term Visiting Fellowships, tenable for a minimum period of 3 weeks and a maximum period of one Oxford term. These Fellowships are non-stipendiary. We also welcome applications from non-academics with exceptional levels of achievement in the arts, politics and public life. These positions are also suited to faculty members on sabbatical leave from their permanent positions.

Applications are invited for the academic year starting October 2026 through to the end of September 2027 (Michaelmas Term 2026, Hilary Term 2027, Trinity Term 2027, the long Vacation 2027).

Further information on the Short-Term Visiting Fellowships may be obtained from the link below.

Further Particulars:
STVF-2026-27-Further-Particulars.pdf

How to apply:

Applicants should complete the online form by 12 noon on Friday, 20 March 2026.

It is the responsibility of applicants to ask their referees to upload their reference letters via the reference submission portal by the same date.

Queries may be addressed through the Principal’s PA, Helen Gee (helen.gee@jesus.ox.ac.uk)

Jesus College welcomes and celebrates diversity. We strive towards creating an inclusive environment, where our staff and those associated with the College feel valued and respected. We want them to thrive, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Our staff are an integral part of our community, and we cherish equally those qualities that make each of us unique, and those that bring us together.

Visiting Fellowships 2026-27 (Non-Stipendiary)

The College proposes to elect one or more visitors to Oxford to Visiting Fellowships for all or part of the academic year 2026-27.

The Fellowships, which are for those who already have full financial support, are for (i) internationally outstanding scholars; and (ii) individuals of very significant academic, intellectual, professional or artistic distinction.

There is no limitation upon the field of study. There are no restrictions on age or career stage, but preference would normally be given to candidates who have between 5 and 15 years of post-doctoral research experience or equivalent as appropriate to their field, with appropriate allowance taken for career breaks. To accommodate the needs of Visiting Fellows with school-age children, start and/or end dates can be flexible.

Visiting Fellowships are intended to provide the visitors with a social, intellectual and academic base within which to meet academics with a broader range of interests than might otherwise be likely within a single Faculty or Department. The Fellows should be based in Oxford for the period of the Fellowships and will actively contribute to, and participate in, the social, academic, intellectual and artistic life of the College.

The Visiting Fellows will be members of the College’s Senior Common Room (SCR) and are warmly encouraged to make use of it. Many Fellows enjoy the SCR as a welcoming place to meet colleagues, and to take part in the informal life of the College. They will be entitled to lunch and dinner free of charge at Common Table, when the kitchens are open. Lunch is served on weekdays and provides a lively opportunity to meet other Fellows, lecturers, staff, and graduate students. High Table dinner currently takes place on four weekdays during term and once or twice a week during the vacation. Participation in these events is entirely optional, but most Visiting Fellows find them a distinctive and enjoyable part of Oxford life.

Fellows are also invited, if they wish, to take part in discussions or events related to their interests such as seminars, talks, or informal conversations with other members of the College. There are no formal obligations, but Visiting Fellows are encouraged to engage with the community in whatever way suits them best.

There is no salary attached to Visiting Fellowships and Visiting Fellows are expected to meet their own visa and medical insurance costs. Accommodation is not provided. The Fellowships are open to persons undertaking academic research or who, in the case of applicants falling under (ii) above, are likely to make a significant contribution to the social, intellectual and/or artistic life of the College.

Awards will not normally be given to candidates who have recently held a Visiting Fellowship at Wadham. Academics seeking a Visiting Fellowship under category (i) above must be academic visitors at the University of Oxford and be able to demonstrate an interesting and credible research project. Applicants falling under (ii) will be assessed according to the contribution they are likely to make to the social, intellectual and/or artistic life of the College during the course of their Fellowship.

Nominations

Nominations are invited from Faculties or Departments, and from individual senior members of the University. The nomination letter should outline the mutual benefits of the association between the candidate and the College and include the following:

Category (i)

• Details of the nominator’s relationship to the applicant;
• A summary of the applicant’s research and intended research whilst in Oxford;
• Confirmation of the dates in which the applicant is visiting Oxford;
• Confirmation that the applicant has, or expects to obtain, formal Visitor Status in their host department for the period of the Fellowship;
• A statement of how the applicant would benefit the College and University.

The letter should also demonstrate the applicant’s willingness and ability to contribute to the intellectual and social life of the College, beyond their own area of research

Category (ii)

• Details of the nominator’s relationship to the applicant;
• A summary of the applicant’s career and intended contribution to the academic, social, intellectual and/or artistic life of the College during the course of their Fellowship;
• Confirmation of the dates in which the applicant is applying for the Fellowship;
• A statement of how the applicant would benefit and contribute to the College and University.

The letter should demonstrate the applicant's willingness and ability to contribute to the social, intellectual and/or artistic life of the College, beyond their own area of expertise.

How to apply

Applic...

Fowler Hamilton Visiting Research Fellowships (September 2027 - July 2028)

Applications for Fowler Hamilton Visiting Fellowship are invited from researchers currently living outside the UK, in the Humanities or the Social Sciences, in the period September 2027 - July 2028. Applicants may apply for a period of three, six and or ten months during this period.

The Fellowships are intended to enable distinguished senior scholars and creative artists to pursue their own research as members of the college, providing an opportunity for academics to benefit from an association, and engage in the academic and social life of Christ Church. Fellows are normally expected to give a talk on their research, or in some way to present their creative work, to members of Christ Church.

Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil in any discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences or demonstrate equivalent experience in creative research, and should be recognised as a leading authority or practitioner in their field, with an established international reputation and a substantial record of professional, research or creative achievements.

The tenure of each Fellowship is negotiable, but the following periods are suggested:

• from 1 September 2027 for 10 months

• from 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028 for 6 months

• from 1 September 2027, 1 January 2028 or 1 April 2028 for 3 months.

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.

Vacancy details

Fowler Hamilton Fellowships are offered on a non-stipendiary basis.

Fixed-term (Applicants may apply for a period of three, six or ten months)

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact                academic.recruitment@chch.ox.ac.uk. 

The Lewis Carroll Visiting Fellowship

The scheme will support a researcher from outside Oxford to come and work on the Carroll collections held in the Bodleian Libraries Special Collections and at Christ Church Library.  The topic of study needs to relate either specifically or more broadly to Lewis Carroll and his interests and might include, for example (but not exclusively), studies in children’s literature, humorous verse and literary illustration, nineteenth-century photography, histories of Oxford, its colleges, University and people, and the cultural impact of mathematics. 
For more information and details of how to apply see: Bodleian Visiting Fellowships in Special Collections | Bodleian Libraries

Dreamtime Fellowship 2026

Closing Date: Wed 15 October, 10:00 BST

This is an open-call to Bristol-based practitioners with an interest in making art in the public domain that involves some sort of technology. We’re looking for mid-career artists who are ready to take their practice to its next level. We understand that to mean that you may have shown your work in a few places, you can articulate your practice, you have a growing body of work and a profile to match, and you would benefit from expanding your networks and having support to evolve your practice.

What support is available?

We offer:

• Workspace within Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio for 12 months from Jan to Dec 2026. This includes free desk space that you can access 7 days a week and bookable meeting rooms, workshop space and a small maker space (with some access to equipment).

• A peer community of other Pervasive Media Studio residents who you can bounce ideas around with and could be potential collaborators for current and future projects.

• Tailored support from Watershed to help you get the most out of your Fellowship, including regular catch ups, discussions and sharing events.

• A £5,500 artist bursary and production budget (tax inclusive). This money can be allocated for materials, tools and your artist fee, as you see fit.

• Three one-to-one mentoring sessions with

  Luke Jerramthroughout the year.

We ask for:

• At least 20 days dedicated research and development time at the Pervasive Media Studio.

• Enthusiasm and ambition to grow and develop your practice.

• An open, curious, experimental approach. A willingness to publicly test ideas out and learn from experimental artworks (which may not always go to plan).

• A willingness to contribute to the Pervasive Media Studio community and participate in conversations with peers.

• An informal sharing of ideas and/or learnings towards the end of the residency.

• Some reflection and feedback on your time with us.

You can read about the previous Dreamtime Fellows (previously based at Spike Island) here. 

How are we supporting access needs?

Pervasive Media Studio is wheelchair accessible, we have a quiet room and there is ongoing invitation and opportunity to discuss any specific access requirements, throughout your engagement with us.

We have staff team members who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, racially minoritised, disabled, and are from a range of different class backgrounds. Please get in touch if you have similar experiences and want to chat to one of us before making an application.

If you would like to learn more about the space and community, visit the Pervasive Media Studio website or come along to one of our Open Studio Fridays. 

Who is this opportunity for?

To apply, you need to:

• Live in and around Bristol (BS postcode area)

• Be aged 18 or over

• Be available to work at the Pervasive Media Studio in person

• Have a practice that you define as mid-career

• Be a practising artist interest in making public realm artwork and uses some sort of technology within your practice

Please note: Undergraduate students or students in full time education are not eligible to apply.

Key Dates:

• Wed 15 Oct – Applications Close

• Fri 24 Oct - Applicants notified

• Tue 4 or Wed 5 Nov – Shortlisted applicant interviews (online or phone)

• Tue 18 Nov - Applicants notified