The School

Magdalen College School, Oxford, founded by William Waynflete in 1480 is one of the country’s leading independent schools.  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.

The Role

We are looking to appoint a Waynflete Academic in English to commence as soon as possible and to continue throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. The responsibilities of the Waynflete Academic in English will be shaped in accordance with departmental needs to fit the strengths of the candidate appointed. Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Offering academic enrichment activities for the most able pupils, particularly but not exclusively in the Sixth Form
• Arranging a programme of talks by visiting speakers, students and colleagues for the Sixth Form English Society
• Preparing L6th candidates for university application
• Assisting members of the department in researching and resourcing texts

There is lots of scope for the candidate to develop their own initiatives: recent Waynflete Academics have run creative writing workshops and medieval and postcolonial reading groups, for example. A willingness to contribute to the School’s extensive partnerships programme is desirable, as is a willingness to take on extra paid hours to assist with internal exam marking at certain points in the year.

Remuneration and Benefits

The role is likely to be the equivalent of half a day per week which is 0.15 of a Full Time Equivalent. The salary for this position will likely to be £3,638 per annum (£24,255 FTE).

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.

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.

Head to mcsoxford.org/vacancies to find out more.

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.

Application Process

Those interested should complete the application form for Teaching Staff, which is available to download via https://www.mcsoxford.org/vacancy/, and should be e-mailed to the Recruitment Officer, Miss Yelena Molcanova (recruitment@mcsoxford.org) by midday, Monday 11^th November, early applications are highly encouraged.

Interviews will be held the following week after the closing date, however we reserve the right to interview prior to this date 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 form 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 ID documentation and degree certificate(s). The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.