Teacher of History (part-time)

ST. CLARE'S, OXFORD

Oxford

Part-time

23rd February 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION – Teacher of History (part-time for one academic year)
Candidates are expected to spend time looking at the College website www.stclares.ac.uk which provides information about
St Clare’s and the courses we offer
JOB SPECIFICATION

Title of Post

Teacher of History (part-time)

Purpose of Post To teach History to students on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme

(years 12 and 13) and the Pre-IB programme (year 11) for one academic year to provide cover
for a maternity leave absence.

To maintain and improve the quality of educational provision within the subject area and
contribute to the general academic direction and operation of the College.

Context of
Teaching and
Learning

St Clare’s offers a uniquely dynamic and supportive environment for teachers of IB and Pre-IB
History.

Small class sizes ensure that teaching is a real pleasure. An individual approach, where
students are highly motivated and stimulated by their studies, leads to excellent working
relationships.

Overview of
Role

All IB students (c240 students) must study at least one Group 3 Individuals and Societies
(Humanities) subject and many students opt to study two. The History course is very popular
with more than 40 students a year choosing to study it. History results are excellent, and
many students go on to study the subject at leading universities both in the UK and overseas.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher to teach in the uniquely
dynamic and supportive environment at St. Clare’s.

Reporting
Structure

This role reports to the Head of Humanities.

There are currently nine members of the Humanities department. In addition to History, the
department includes Geography, Global Politics, Economics, Business Management,
Psychology, and ESS.

Key
Responsibilities

Teaching
• Teaching History at higher and standard levels (higher students have four hours teaching

a week and standard students have three hours a week)

• Possibly teaching History to Pre-IB students
•

Leading an extra-curricular CAS activity group

Personal Tutor
• There may also be an additional role as a Personal Tutor for approximately 12 students

While every effort has been made to describe the main duties and responsibilities of the post,
each individual task necessary for the successful performance of the role may not be
specifically identified. The Teacher of History may therefore be required to undertake other
tasks and duties that are commensurate with the grade and nature of the role and/or in the
reasonable discretion of the College.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following essential (E) or desirable (D) skills and experience

Education and
qualifications

Knowledge, skills
and experience

• Relevant honours degree and PGCE (or equivalent) (E)

• Ability to teach the subject to IB level (or equivalent) (E)
• Experience of working in an international environment (D)
• Experience of teaching the IB History course (D)
• Successful record of supporting students with excellent progress and results (E)
• Experience of working with students from different cultural, language and educational

backgrounds (D)

• Possess a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues (E)
• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion (E)

Personal skills
and attributes

• An excellent and innovative classroom practitioner (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to enthuse and motivate students (E)
• Willingness to contribute to the life of a busy boarding school (E)
• Willingness to contribute to the development of their department (E)
• Efficiency, enthusiasm, flexibility and team spirit (E)

Part-time contract for one academic year to start in September 2026.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms of
Employment

It is anticipated that the successful teacher will teach around 60% of a full timetable. There is
scope to work more hours, up to and including a full-time contract, if another required IB or Pre-
IB subject including Theory of Knowledge (TOK) could be offered. Applicants wishing to work
more hours are therefore welcomed.

Place of Work

139 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AL

Hours of Work

Classes are timetabled between 9.00 and 16.30 and meetings can last up until 1800 on some
evenings.

The academic year for IB teaching is 35 weeks, from late August until mid-June, with breaks at the
end of term and mid-term in October and February.

Salary / Pay

Salaries for teachers are based on the St Clare’s pay scale according to qualifications and
experience.

An allowance is also paid for Personal Tutor responsibilities.

Pension

A contributory defined contribution (DC) pension scheme is offered following a 3-month
deferment period. St Clare’s will pay a sum equivalent to 20% of salary subject to the employee
making contributions of at least 5%.

Other Benefits

• A free lunch is provided in the College dining hall on working days and when students are in

residence

• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
•
• Subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

REFERENCES AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
St Clare’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment. All offers of employment and contracts are issued subject to satisfactory references and
outcomes on all necessary pre-employment checks including DBS records and establishing the right to work in the
UK. Some or all of these checks may have been undertaken before an offer is made.

Under the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools, we are required to follow the guidance in Keeping
Children Safe in Education and undertake additional checks on employees.

References

Full written references and phone references on quoted references may be obtained before or
after interview. One referee must be your current or most recent employer. References must
also include the last place of employment where you worked with children or vulnerable
adults. References from friends or relatives will not be accepted. Please ensure referees know
they will be contacted and will respond promptly.

Identity, right to
work and
qualifications
Police and DBS
checks

Health
questionnaire
Prohibition order
checks

Original documents confirming proof of identity, right to work in the UK and relevant
qualifications will be required.

Police checks/Disclosure and Barring Service checks will also be undertaken for which employees/
prospective employees are required to provide information and consent.

Candidates who have lived and worked abroad in the last five years will be required to seek good
conduct references, or the equivalent, from the countries in which they worked, as a pre-requisite
of employment.

Satisfactory completion of a health questionnaire.

Prohibition order checks will be carried out for all teaching positions and for senior management
positions as appropriate.

Applications

Applications must be made using the College’s standard application form which can be found on
the College website athttps://stclares.ac.uk/contact-us/recruitment-and-careers/

HOW TO APPLY

Post

CVs will only be accepted if accompanied by a St Clare’s application form.

Applications should be submitted by email to recruitment@stclares.ac.uk

Alternatively, send to:
Recruitment, HR Department, St Clare’s, Oxford, 139 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AL

Email: recruitment@stclares.ac.uk Tel: 01865 552031

Deadline for
applications

This role will close 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026

Earlier applications are welcomed, and the College reserves the right to shortlist when a suitable
field is available.

Selection Process Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.

Applicants will also be asked to prepare and teach a lesson on an agreed topic. There will be an
opportunity to look around the College and meet other colleagues on the day of the interview.

SCHEDULE OF DUTIES: TEACHERS AT ST. CLARE'S, OXFORD

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which a teacher may be required to
perform:

Teaching
In each case having regard to the curriculum for the College, the Teacher shall:
a)

plan and prepare courses and lessons including associated written documentation such as schemes of
work, lesson plans, and other documentation as required;
teach, according to their educational needs, the students assigned to them, including setting and
marking work to be carried out by the students in school and elsewhere;
assess, record and report on the students' development, progress and attainment;
promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group of
students assigned to them.

c)
d)

Assessments and reports
The Teacher shall:
a)

provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual
students and groups of students.

b) make records of and reports on the academic, personal and social needs of students.
c)

communicate and consult with parents or guardians of students following agreed procedures.

Performance Development
The Teacher shall participate in arrangements for the appraisal of their performance if required.

Professional training and development
The Teacher shall:
a)

review from time to time, within the context of the performance development scheme and at other
times, their methods of teaching, programmes of work and other aspects of their work as a teacher to
ensure that their remains up-to-date with current best practice.
undertake training and professional development, in relation to subject or area of teaching, teaching
methods, and other aspects of professional work as a teacher:

▪

through participation in activities arranged by the Employer taking place in working time and
through attendance at relevant courses, meetings, etc.
through other activities undertaken by the Teacher, such as reading, private study, acquiring
additional relevant qualifications etc.

maintain a log of activities undertaken as continuing professional development, demonstrating the
follow-up to areas identified for development in personal professional reviews under this clause.

Educational methods
The Teacher shall advise and co-operate with the Principal, Deputy Principal, Vice Principal, Course Directors
and other teachers, either individually or as a group, on the preparation and development of courses of study,
teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

Discipline
The Teacher shall maintain good order and discipline among the students.

Health & safety
The Teacher shall safeguard students’ health & safety both when they are authorised to be on the Employer’s
premises and when they are engaged in the College’s activities elsewhere.

Staff meetings
The Teacher shall participate in meetings at the College which include discussion on the progress of students,
the management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the College,
and other meetings as required from time to time.

Public examinations
The Teacher shall participate in arrangements for assessing students for public examinations and supervision
of students during such examinations.

10 Management
The Teacher shall:

take such part as may be reasonably required of them in the review, development and management of
activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the College;
participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties.

11 Other activities

The Teacher shall:
a)
b)

communicate and co-operate on College business with persons or bodies from outside the College;
arrange and undertake with students, activities which complement and support academic work.

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