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Situated within the bustling market town of Oakham in the heart of rural England, Oakham School offers a beautiful working environment just a few minutes’ walk from the historic town centre and amenities.

As a busy boarding and day school that is home to over 1,000 children during term time, there is a wealth of opportunities for teaching and support staff alike.

We are well known for being a friendly and down-to-earth school and there is a great sense of camaraderie and mutual support amongst our enthusiastic and dedicated staff.

In total, we have over 400 employees, and as such, we are one of the largest employers in Rutland, offering first-class facilities and an excellent benefits package.

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Current Vacancy: Chair of Trustees

We express our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Chair of Trustees, Professor Neil Gorman, for over a decade of dedicated service, including six remarkable years as Chair.

This is a pivotal moment for Oakham as we invite applications for the role of Chair of Trustees. The incoming Chair will join a strong and experienced Board of Trustees, a passionate School community, and a dedicated Senior Leadership Team.

If you are inspired by our vision and values, we encourage you to consider this opportunity to help lead Oakham School into an exciting future.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics by email or telephone to arrange a confidential discussion with either Lucy Walsh Waring or Louisa Barham, who are leading this search:

Lucy Walsh Waring, Senior Advisor
07780 672199 / lucywalsh-waring@rsacademics.com

Louisa Barham, Search Consultant
07770 928537 / louisabarham@rsacademics.com

"Each day I am reminded of the incredibly beautiful environment we are all lucky enough to enjoy, and I am privileged to work with such a fantastic team of dedicated teaching and support staff."

Current member of staff

Considering starting a teaching career at Oakham School?

We believe that the very best education can only come from being part of an outstanding community of learners – pupils, teachers and parents.

This is exemplified by:

Our outstanding Career Pathways to nurture and develop new teachers
Our comprehensive Continued Professional Development programme
Our thriving cross-curricular programme that provides a number of opportunities for staff to work collaboratively across departments

Teaching Pathways Booklet

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

Oakham School fully recognises its responsibilities for Child Protection. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or culture. We follow the child protection procedures set out by Leicestershire and Rutland Safeguarding Children Partnership – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements. We understand the need to engage with any local safeguarding children partnerships and the statutory duty to cooperate if the school is named as a relevant agency. We have regard to statutory guidance issued by the Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2021. Our Child Protection policy is written in line with guidance given in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2021) (KCSIE), including Annex B for school leaders and those working directly with Children, Prevent Duty (April 2021), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) (WT), What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused (2015), Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges (September 2021) and the local safeguarding children partnership (LSCP). At Oakham School, we have a ‘Nominated Trustee’ to take leadership responsibility for the school’s safeguarding arrangements.
Safeguarding can be defined as promoting the physical and mental health, safety and welfare of all pupils. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all adults, especially those working or volunteering with children. The School aims to help protect the children in its care by working consistently and appropriately with all relevant agencies to reduce risk and promote the welfare of children.
Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. This refers to the activity which is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or at risk of suffering, significant harm.

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