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'We learn not for school but for life'

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with a 11-18 senior school of c.400 pupils (120 of whom board) and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the school is reflected in its fabulous pastoral care and sense of community. The School is a member of HMC and has been judged 'excellent' in recent inspections. The School is growing in size and standing. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Oswestry School is located at the heart of its market town on the Welsh borders, with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Graduate Teacher of PE - FT or PT - Fixed Term Contract (Sept 24 to Jan 25)

Oswestry School is looking to appoint a full-time or part-time Graduate Teacher of PE, to join us in September 2024. This role would be suitable for those newly qualified looking to start their career, those looking for a short-term position or a recent graduate who is interested in a teaching career. The lack of a teaching qualification is not necessarily a barrier. The successful applicant will look forward to teaching PE to pupils in various Key Stages including our Prep School. Further, we are looking for someone who can offer extracurricular opportunities across the department and wider school to enhance the pupil experience at Oswestry School. Specific specialisms or interests in Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball or Gymnastics would be desirable yet not essential.

Oswestry School has a thriving boarding community that offers great opportunities for staff to become more involved in this side of school life and for which accommodation may be available.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post and the school, please contact Sofie Suckley on or email

Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 10th June, 12-noon

Provisional Interview Date: Later that week

The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

For an application form and job description please download this from our website: or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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