Employment Opportunities at OLA

Thank you for your interest in working at Our Lady’s Abingdon. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end we ask that all applicants read the following documents before applying for employment at OLA.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Safer Recruitment and Disclosure Policy

Shortlisted candidates only: prior to interview candidates will be asked to submit a DBS Self Disclosure Form.

Offers of employment are subject to a number of safeguarding checks which are detailed in  the Safer Recruitment document.  Measures include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and social media check.

Right to work in the UK: the School is unable to offer sponsorship to those who do not already have the right to work in the UK. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work at interview.

Please note that we are only able to provide individual feedback to candidates who attend interview.

The School may request that applications are made via the TES online application system.  Where candidates are not directed to the TES portal, submissions should be made on the appropriate school application form and submitted via email to headspa@ola.org.uk.  Application forms are available to download here:

Teaching Staff Application Form

Non-Teaching Staff Application Form

Visiting Teacher Application Form

Please note that it is the  responsibility of candidates to ensure that applications are completed in full.  In the interests of fair and safe recruiting, the School cannot consider incomplete application forms or CV applications and any such applications will not be put forward for short-listing.

The school is unable to offer sponsorship to candidates who do not already possess the right to work in the UK.

As OLA pupils travel from a wide catchment area, we are always interested in hearing from people who are interested in minibus driving. To be considered you must possess a valid driving licence which includes category D1 permission, and be happy to work split shifts before and after the school day.  To register your interest please contact Mrs Julie Braley, headspa@ola.org.uk, tel: 01235 524658.