To start in September 2026, we are seeking to appoint a recent graduate (undergraduate or postgraduate) of Imperial College London to become part of the Science Department, the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School, and to help fulfil the Partnership and Outreach aims of Oundle School as a Science Outreach Fellow.
This is a fixed term contract from September 2026 to August 2028, and it is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to explore teaching and outreach in a world-class school and with a world-class university. You will have a relevant degree within Science or Engineering and a passion for outreach and raising aspirations in STEM.
Oundle School is keen to receive applications from graduates of all STEM specialisms.
STEM AT OUNDLE
Science is one of the core curriculum subjects at Oundle, with Science studied by all pupils up to the Fifth Form (16-year-olds). Each of the Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments has a staff of eight or nine full-time teachers, supported by three technicians. The Science Department has excellent resources for practical work, research, and two computer suites. The Patrick Engineering Centre boasts state-of-the-art facilities, opened in September 2016, comprising three design studios, five open-plan workshop bays, a large projects area, an advanced manufacturing suite and a materials preparation room. The PEC is a separate building located in the school’s Sci-Tec campus.
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE ROLE
Whilst working at Oundle School, the Fellow will have the opportunity to learn the skills of teaching in a nurturing and generous environment with support of the highest calibre. The Fellow will also have access to some of the best equipment in any school in the country, allowing the Fellow to develop practical work and lessons.
Depending on the needs of the Science Department and the progress made by the Fellow during their initial period in the school, we would consider supporting the Fellow in the completion of a PGCE and making their position in the school a permanent one.
The opportunities available to the Fellow are not limited to the classroom and include possible involvement in Oundle School trips overseas. The regular trip to the AAAS Annual Meeting and CERN might be of particular interest, and at no cost to the Fellow.
The Fellowship employment will commence on £29,095 per annum, paid over a twelve-month period. The School will provide accommodation and meals when the school is in session (term time) free of charge.
TO APPLY
If you are excited by this opportunity, complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form as soon as possible as we will consider applications as and when they are received.
Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Friday 30 January 2026, 9am.
Please note the vacancy may close sooner if we receive a suitable number of applicants.
Interview date: To be arranged with shortlisted applicants
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To start from September 2026, Laxton Junior School are looking for an aspiring or experienced Class Teacher to support and embrace the School ethos and approach to learning.
This role will likely be within Key Stage 1 or Lower Key Stage 2.
Laxton Junior School
At Laxton Junior School, our children and their learning are the centre of all that we do. In a caring and supportive environment, they become exceptional, lifelong learners, who confidently embrace the wide-ranging opportunities that we offer and are able to face challenges with determination and resilience. We believe that all learning opportunities should be challenging, inspiring and engaging and, through our talented and passionate staff, we ensure this contributes to fantastic progress across and beyond the curriculum. As a non-selective school, the personalised learning programmes that we have in place ensure that all our children, from those with additional learning needs to those working beyond age-related expectations, receive the perfect balance of support and challenge, alongside a sense of fun and enjoyment that must accompany the school experience.
The Role
The role requires a teacher with a strong curriculum knowledge, able to deliver consistently high quality lessons. In addition, the ideal candidate will play an active role in our Games programme, supporting pupils to develop their physical skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. A positive and proactive approach to behaviour management, alongside the ability to foster excellent relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, committed, and inspiring educator who brings both passion and a forward-thinking approach to their practice. The successful candidate will join a welcoming, collaborative, and highly motivated team of teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff, all united in our mission to help children grow into confident, capable, and compassionate young people, fully prepared for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Applicant Information
If you are excited by this opportunity, you will find additional information on the School on our website www.laxtonjunior.org.uk and for full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits we offer please see the Information pack available below.
Please complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date.
Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Friday 9th January 2026, (9am)
Interviews will be held at Laxton Junior School week beginning 18th January 2026.
Supplement to the Application Form
Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department
Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.
To start in September 2026, we are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Chemistry who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole.
The role
We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Chemistry to develop and inspire our pupils and be part of our vibrant School community. In return for your dedication and expertise, you can expect to be highly valued and offered further development and support throughout your career. Oundle is a full boarding school with extensive opportunities beyond the curriculum. The role of a teacher usually involves two thirds teaching, with the remaining time split between tutoring and co-curricular activities. We always do our best to match your interests and experience with your commitments.
Should you be successful you will be required to carry out the general professional duties of a school teacher under the reasonable direction of the Head and to perform such particular duties that from time to time which may reasonably be assigned you by the Head. You would teach approximately 42 periods per fortnight in addition to committing to contribute to the co-curricular life and pastoral support provided by the School..
For full details of an overview of the School, details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please see the Information pack available below.
The department
Chemistry is a popular choice at Oundle and the department is flourishing. We are a supportive, forward thinking and professional team of eight teachers each with their own lab housed within the renowned SciTec building. We are well supported by three technicians and place practical work at the centre of our teaching.
At GCSE, pupils follow the Edexcel International syllabus and there are currently around 85 pupils studying Chemistry in the Sixth Form following the CAIE syllabus. Each year several pupils compete for highly competitive degree courses such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine and Natural Sciences at the top universities both in the UK and abroad.
The department currently offers a practical course as part of our Quadrivium programme where Sixth Form pupils have the opportunity to study areas and learn techniques beyond the syllabus in a fully equipped chemistry project room. Sixth Form pupils also have the opportunity to prepare for and take part in national competitions such as the Chemistry Olympiad and both the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and Chemistry Race.
As well as academic success, the department enjoys running Outreach activities with both local primary and secondary schools as part of the OPEN Partnership.
The town
Oundle is a historic market town in Northamptonshire, famous for its beautiful Georgian streets and impressive limestone buildings. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl theatre. The town has a range of independent shops, coffee houses, pubs and eateries. Encircled by the river Nene, the town is also blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with many picturesque villages nearby.
To apply
If you are excited by this opportunity, complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date.
Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026, (9am)
Interview date: Friday 16 January 2026
Supplement to the Application Form
Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department
Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.
To start in April or September 2026, we are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Psychology who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole.
The role
We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Psychology to develop and inspire our pupils and be part of our vibrant School community. In return for your dedication and expertise, you can expect to be highly valued and offered further development and support throughout your career. Oundle is a full boarding school with extensive opportunities beyond the curriculum. The role of a teacher usually involves two thirds teaching, with the remaining time split between tutoring and co-curricular activities. We always do our best to match your interests and experience with your commitments.
Should you be successful you will be required to carry out the general professional duties of a school teacher under the reasonable direction of the Head and to perform such particular duties that from time to time which may reasonably be assigned you by the Head. You would teach approximately 42 periods per fortnight in addition to committing to contribute to the co-curricular life and pastoral support provided by the School.
For full details of an overview of the School, details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please see the Information pack available below.
The department
Psychology at Oundle is taught by a team of three subject specialists. Pupils of all academic ability can study Psychology in the Sixth Form, and each year around 40 pupils opt for this subject at A level. The department successfully supports around 15 pupils each year as they prepare to read Psychology or related subjects at leading universities, including Oxbridge.
The department follows the AQA specification. Pupils study Social Influence, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Memory, Attachment and Biopsychology topics in the Lower Sixth, with Research Methods interleaved throughout. In the Upper Sixth they study Approaches, Issues and Debates, Gender, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology, again with Research Methods interleaved throughout. Assessment in the Lower Sixth is internal, given the nature of the linear course. At the end of the Lower Sixth year pupils are required to complete an internal research project to develop and consolidate their Research Method skills and knowledge. Results last summer saw 79% of pupils achieve grades A*- B at A Level at the end of Upper Sixth.
The department offers Psychology-focused days for pupils, a well-stocked department library, and speakers from a variety of research and professional backgrounds are regularly invited and hosted by the Senior Psychology Society; recent speakers include Professor Alan Baddeley, Dr Sam Wass, and Dr Guy Sutton. The senior pupils also organise and lead a Junior Psychology Society for the younger year groups in the School.
All classrooms in the Psychology department are equipped with a screen and the ability to cast from your School issued Microsoft Surface Pro computer.
The town
Oundle is a historic market town in Northamptonshire, famous for its beautiful Georgian streets and impressive limestone buildings. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl theatre. The town has a range of independent shops, coffee houses, pubs and eateries. Encircled by the river Nene, the town is also blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with many picturesque villages nearby.
To apply
If you are excited by this opportunity, complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date.
Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Friday 9 January 2026, (9am)
Interview date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
Supplement to the Application Form
Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department
Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.