Graduate Assistants
This is an exciting opportunity for graduates from a range of academic backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching and developing their skills and experience.
St Edward’s seeks to appoint a number of Graduate Assistants from September 2026 for one academic year, with the possibility that the contract will be renewed for a second year in September 2027.
Graduate Assistants play a full part in the boarding and co-curricular life of the school. The work of Graduate Assistants is varied, and that variety is, to some extent, determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual. The post has become a successful springboard for those considering teaching as a career and over a number of years Graduate Assistants have gone on to promising careers in major schools round the country.
Why join St Edward’s?
- Gain valuable work experience in a friendly and inclusive environment
- Gain support and training in preparation for a career in teaching
- Work in a school which occupies 100 glorious acres of North Oxford
- Enjoy free membership of the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellness Gym
Find out more about our Graduate Assistant Programme by clicking on the link below:
Full job descriptions are available below:
Graduate Assistants in Academic departments
Graduate Assistants (Sports)
Graduate Assistant (Strength and Conditioning)
Graduate Assistant (Design)
Graduate Assistant (Chaplaincy)
Graduate Assistant (Music)
Graduate Assistant (Music Tech and AV)
Graduate Assistant (Drama)
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 recruitment@stedwardsoxford.org or posted to Recruitment, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.
The deadline for applications is Friday 16th January 2026.
The interview day for Sports Graduates will be 3rd Feburary 2026, with the remaining interviews due to take place on 10th Feburary.
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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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.
Registered Charity No: 309681