Key Role Information

Salary
£Competitive
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
02/11/2026 12:00
Interview
9 November 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Competitive
Department
English
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
0.00
Weeks per year
0.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Magdalen College School, founded in 1480, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools.


We are seeking to appoint a part-time (0.7 FTE across Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri) fixed term (one year) Teacher of English to join our thriving English department. Further details of the position can be found in the attached job pack.

 

The school’s  Teaching  Staff  application must be completed in full. Please also upload your covering letter addressed to the Master, Miss Helen Pike, to the Application Supporting Information section.

 

Interviews will take place on Monday 9th November 2026.

 

Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected.

  

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation

http://www.mcsoxford.org/

Benefits

Lunch
Free School Lunch is provided whilst at work
Health and Wellbeing
Discounted use of the gym, swimming pool, squash and golf, free fitness and wellbeing classes including mindfulness, pilates and yoga, and staff football, cricket, and tennis

Qualifications

Degree in related subject specialismdesirable

Skills

Relevant Skills

Show Clear Enthusiasm for Subject
Support the progress of all pupils studying Subject by taking a role in departmental support, enrichment and partnerships sessions
Set clear expectations for pupil behaviour within an encouraging classroom environment
Take a keen interest in the welfare of pupils and act as the pastoral tutor to a houseroom
Show clear commitment to safeguarding children
Be willing to contribute to other areas of school life, such as games, music, drama, CCF or other activities
Have excellent written and spoken communication skills
Have sound IT skills
Have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a wider team
Display a high level of attention to detail
Work hard to support pupil progress
Be willing to take part in continuing professional development;
Respond positively to feedback

About Us


Magdalen College School

Recruitment Officer

recruitment@mcsoxford.org

Magdalen College School
Cowley Place
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1DZ
Recruitment Officer
recruitment@mcsoxford.org

Safeguarding Information

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s).


This role will be in regulated activity and will require a children’s barred list check as well as an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.