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.

A well-qualified, creative and enthusiastic Head of Textiles is required to lead this successful department on a fixed-term, one-year contract from September 2024. A permanent post may be offered for an exceptional candidate.

All pupils at OLA study Textiles in Years 7 and 8, with the subject becoming optional in Year 9. Pupils are taught in small groups throughout the school which, particularly at GCSE and A-level, allows for more individual support and regular intervention.

Textiles is based within the Creative Arts Faculty, along with Art, Design Technology, Food and Academic Music. The department enjoys excellent working relationships with the other departments within the Faculty and benefits from the sharing of equipment, space and expertise. Candidates who are able to teach another subject should make this clear in their application.

For full details of the role please refer to the Application Pack, which can be downloaded here.

Please apply using the online application form which is available on the TES website. This can be accessed via the blue button link below.

Application deadline: Sunday 21 April 2024

OLA seeks to appoint an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join our Lower School team on a full-time basis.  In Lower School, we aim to ‘make learning exciting’. Our children enjoy learning and make excellent progress because they have passionate teachers who inspire enthusiasm. Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and to develop their independence. Exciting lessons are supplemented by school trips, workshops and cross curricular activities.

For full details of the role please refer to the Application Pack, which can be downloaded here.

Please apply using the online application form which is available on the TES website. This can be accessed via the blue button link below.

Application deadline: Sunday 21 April 2024

This newly created post presents an ideal opportunity for an experienced administrator with confident IT skills to be involved across the school community. The postholder will be responsible for carrying out key tasks including extracting and manipulating data from the databases and systems used by the School.  In addition, the post holder may be asked to coordinate ad hoc projects required by the Leadership Team. The role will enable the postholder to manage their own area of work and develop their own systems and processes, whilst contributing to a variety of aspects of school life. Experience of school administration is desirable but not essential.

Ideally the post is full-time working 7.30am – 4.00pm (reduced to 9.00am – 4.00pm outside term-times by agreement with no loss of pay), all year round, however the School is open to discussion for the right candidate.

For full details of the role please refer to the Application pack, which can be downloaded here.

Please apply using the online application form which is available on the TES website. This can be accessed via the blue button link below.

Application deadline: Sunday 21 April 2024

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.