Our Lady's Abingdon

Teacher of English & Media (September 2025)

Overview

We seek a well-qualified and inspirational professional to teach English and Media at all levels up to, and including, A Level/BTEC, to all year groups. At GCSE, pupils study Edexcel IGCSE English language and English Literature, and OLA Sixth students study English Literature Edexcel 9ET0. A Level 3 Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media is also offered in Sixth Form and this runs over two years. 

All pupils at OLA study English in Years 7, 8 and 9, and English Language and English Literature in Years 10 and 11. Pupils are taught in small groups throughout the school, and A-level English is popular. 

We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and ECTs.

Benefits

  • A generous Defined Contribution Pension is provided to all staff.
  • Lunch is provided at no cost during term time, with tea and coffee available throughout the day.  Snacks and light meals are provided to staff who are required to work in the evening for school events. 
  • Free on-site parking.
  • CPD and training are encouraged and the school has an exciting annual INSET programme for staff. 
  • Staff have agreed access to the School’s equipment and facilities, including the indoor swimming pool.

  • Teaching staff benefit from a staff discount on basic tuition fees of 50% for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff, and qualify for this benefit after completing two years of service.

Location

Our Lady's Abingdon
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

  • Application deadline: Tuesday 13th of May at 9am. Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the deadline. 
  • Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th of May or Wednesday 21st of May 
  • Applications should be made via:
    • the online application form which can be can be accessed on the TES website at www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1030286.
    • or by completing an application form (see below) and emailing it to the HR Manager at hr@ola.org.uk

Safeguarding

Our Lady’s Abingdon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

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