Vacancies
Current Vacancies
Careers and Higher Education Lead
Full time, term time only (plus 4 additional weeks)
OPGS Band 9 – (£32,933-37,188 FTE)
Start Date: September 2025
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Careers and Higher Education Lead to drive our whole-school CEIAG strategy and support students through UCAS, Oxbridge, apprenticeships, and beyond.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the UCAS process and Oxbridge/early entry preparation
- Organise work experience, university visits, and careers events
- Coordinate platforms like Unifrog and support Sixth Form transition
- Deliver high-quality, impartial guidance to students across all year groups
We’re looking for:
✔ Knowledge of post-16/post-18 pathways
✔ Excellent communication & organisation skills
✔ A student-first mindset and passion for guiding young people
What we offer:
Collaborative team and supportive leadership
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working options
Generous pension scheme
Join us and help shape the futures of our ambitious students.
- To apply, please send your completed application form and covering letter to the Headteacher, via Mrs J Nichol at jnichol@opgs.org by the closing date of 19th May 2025.
Applications will only be accepted on the school application form: CVs and other forms are not accepted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.
OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Teacher of French
Required from September 2025. We require a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring French graduate, to join an experienced and well-established Modern Foreign Languages Department in this selective Boys’ Grammar School, with a co-educational Sixth Form. There will be an opportunity to teach at all Key Stages and the suitable candidate should be prepared to teach up to and including A Level French. The successful candidate will be creative, imaginative and an excellent team player with a proven record of excellence in the classroom.
To apply: Please send your completed application form and a covering letter to the Headteacher, via Mrs J Nichol at jnichol@opgs.org by the closing date of 19th May 2025.
Applications will only be accepted on the school application form: CVs and other forms are not accepted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.
OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Oakwood Park Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and Enhanced DBS check.
