Teacher of French (and another language) – Maternity cover contract
An enthusiastic and committed Teacher of French is required for either April or September 2026 to join our large and thriving Modern Languages Department. The successful candidate will ideally be an experienced and innovative practitioner, who can teach French throughout the school from Y9 to IB Higher & A-Level (Y13). Offering another language as well as French would be an advantage, but not essential.
A willingness to participate fully in the broader life of a busy boarding school is essential.
St Edward’s has its own salary scale and benefits; accommodation in North Oxford may be available.
A full job description is available below:
Full job description for the role of Teacher of French (and another language) – Maternity Cover
Application forms can be found in the blue ‘useful links’ box to the right, or below, depending on your device. Completed forms should be emailed to wardenpa@stedwardsoxford.org or posted to The Warden, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.
The deadline for applications is noon on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Interviews will take place on Monday 12 January.
St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.
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