Part-time English Teacher
- Organisation: St Hugh's School
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Tenure: Part-time / Fixed Term / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026
St Hugh’s welcomes applications from enthusiastic and innovative English teachers to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Applicants should be able to use the best possible practices in all areas of teaching to inspire pupils of all standards.
St Hugh’s welcomes applications from enthusiastic and innovative English teachers to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Applicants should be able to use the best possible practices in all areas of teaching to inspire pupils of all standards.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 65 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. Our Senior School opened in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s.
The post holder will report directly to the Head of English. This part-time role (0.77 FTE) is based over four working days each week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis until the end of this academic year. However, there is potential for a permanent contract for the successful candidate. The hours will be reviewed over the coming months, and there may be opportunities to increase working hours within the Prep School as the Senior School continues to grow.
St Hugh’s staff are an outstanding, hard-working and collaborative team who aim to give all our children academic and pastoral excellence in a nurturing environment with wide ranging facilities. Each child is, therefore, able to discover what they are good at, thrive and gain confidence in themselves
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community. We offer free car parking, free meals, a discount on School fees and the use of our sporting and gym facilities.
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found on https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Friday 30th October 2026. Due to timings we may appoint before the process formally closes as such an early application is recommended.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
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St Hugh’s welcomes applications from enthusiastic and innovative English teachers to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Applicants should be able to use the best possible practices in all areas of teaching to inspire pupils of all standards.
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St Hugh’s welcomes applications from enthusiastic and innovative English teachers to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Applicants should be able to use the best possible practices in all areas of teaching to inspire pupils of all standards.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 65 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. Our Senior School opened in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh’s.
The post holder will report directly to the Head of English. This part-time role (0.77 FTE) is based over four working days each week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis until the end of this academic year. However, there is potential for a permanent contract for the successful candidate. The hours will be reviewed over the coming months, and there may be opportunities to increase working hours within the Prep School as the Senior School continues to grow.
St Hugh’s staff are an outstanding, hard-working and collaborative team who aim to give all our children academic and pastoral excellence in a nurturing environment with wide ranging facilities. Each child is, therefore, able to discover what they are good at, thrive and gain confidence in themselves
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community. We offer free car parking, free meals, a discount on School fees and the use of our sporting and gym facilities.
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found on https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Friday 30th October 2026. Due to timings we may appoint before the process formally closes as such an early application is recommended.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
