The School

Magdalen College School, founded in 1480 by William of Waynflete, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. It is situated in an enviable location at the heart of Oxford beside the River Cherwell. Shaped by its Christian Collegiate foundation and links with the university city of which it is part, it aims to inspire in all its pupils a desire to learn, flourish and to serve.

The school will celebrate its 550th anniversary in 2030. The current generation of MCS staff and pupils wish to ensure that we shape a School that is able to flourish for at least another half millennium, and hopefully many more beyond. There are around 980 pupils, boys 7-18 and Sixth Form Girls, and 200 staff who learn and work on the school’s central Oxford site.

The Role

Each year we employ a small number of graduates, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, in a part-time capacity, to provide up-to-date, scholarly and expert knowledge as part of our Waynflete Studies programme. Recent appointees have found the role fits well alongside their current research commitments.

We will be considering applications for Waynflete Academics in the following subjects:

The precise nature of the roles will be shaped in accordance with departmental needs to fit the strengths of the candidate appointed, with potential responsibilities including assistance with university preparation, supervision of Waynflete Studies Projects (Lower Sixth extended research project), offering enrichment activities for the most able pupils and arranging talks by visiting speakers. A willingness to contribute to the School’s extensive partnerships programme is desirable.

Application process

Those interested should completed ‘Teacher and Support Staff application form’, which is available to download via the MCS Vacancy page, should be e-mailed to the Recruitment Officer, Miss Yelena Molcanova (recruitment@mcsoxford.org) by midday, Wednesday 19th June, early applications are highly encouraged. Interviews will be held the following week after the closing date, however we reserve the right to interview prior these therefore early applications are encouraged. Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected.

Equal Opportunities

Magdalen College School recognises and is committed to ensuring applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

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.

Remuneration and Benefits

These positions are a fixed-term contract for this academic year ( 2024- 2025) with a salary for Waynflete Academics of £24,255, pro-rata per annum (full-time equivalent).

Non-teaching staff can choose to enroll in the school’s contributory Group Pension Scheme.  This is a defined contribution pension scheme into which the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and the employer contributes 10%.

The school has a fully equipped gym which is available for staff use, and staff may also enjoy access to the University of Oxford’s Rosenblatt Swimming Pool. Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs, including football, climbing, yoga, Pilates, and badminton. Staff also have the opportunity to join various interest groups. There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, including a free lunch during term time and complimentary use of school sports facilities. Head to mcsoxford.org/vacancies to find out more.

Staff are encouraged to make use of the Senior Common Room within and after the school day, as an area for relaxation and shared discussion outside departments. There is also a quiet room located close to the SCR where staff can work and study. Tea and Coffee are served in the SCR at morning break, Lunch is provided in the Dining Hall, and cakes and cut fruit are available in the SCR at the end of the school day. Staff socials, guest nights and Master’s Drinks are regular features of each term.

Please note that MCS is an inner-city school, with very limited parking. Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible for their journey to work.

Additional Information

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the HR office: 01865 253401.