OUR CURRENT VACANCIES
ROLLING RECRUITMENT
We are always looking for brilliant teachers to join us! If you are a qualified teacher (or a talented graduate ambitious to achieve QTS quickly) and looking for the right balance of challenge and opportunity in a role at one of our therapeutic special schools, please share your interest!
THERAPIST ROLES ACROSS SITES
We are seeking two full-time occupational therapists to work across our London schools, and a full-time speech & language therapist to work across our Essex schools as soon as possible.
Job description: occupational therapist
Job description: speech and language therapist
LEADERSHIP ROLES
We are seeking two assistant principals to join our outstanding leadership team; one to lead our growing site for primary-aged pupils in Vauxhall, South London; and one to lead our other primary site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford.
It is essential for candidates to have at least middle leadership experience in the independent special sector. Responsibilities include both day-to-day site management as well as ensuring placement targets are met. The start date for the Essex assistant principal position is 4 November 2024. The start date for the Vauxhall assistant principal role is flexible, but no later than 6 January 2025. If you think you might be suitable, please express an interest directly with our executive principals by emailing kho@ohs.uk for the Vauxhall assistant principal role, and pfoster@ohs.uk for the Great Baddow role.
Job description: assistant principal
OHS, LONDON – VAUXHALL (KS1–2)
We are seeking full-time teachers to join our primary team as soon as possible.
We are seeking a full-time PE teacher to join our primary team (teaching up to KS3) as soon as possible, KS4 experience is also desirable.
OHS, LONDON – NINE ELMS (KS3)
We are seeking three full-time teachers with primary or secondary subject specialisms to join our Key Stage 3 team as soon as possible.
OHS, LONDON – KENNINGTON (KS4)
We are seeking a full-time teacher with any subject specialism to join our Key Stage 4 team as soon as possible.
We are seeking a full-time psychotherapist as soon as possible.
Job description: psychotherapist
OHS, ESSEX – GREAT BADDOW (KS1–2)
We are seeking full-time teachers to join our primary team as soon as possible, preferably specialists in Maths and science.
OHS, ESSEX – CHELMSFORD (KS3)
We will soon be advertising for an administrator and a chef/catering teacher from January 2025.
WORKING AT OCTAVIA HOUSE SCHOOLS
All our roles are full-time.
We only employ qualified teachers and therapists, or talented graduates ambitious to qualify as rapidly as possible.
The specialist nature of our schools, and our pupils' need for consistency, means we are unable to accommodate student/trainee placements; make use of volunteers; offer sponsorship or employ part-time, agency or supply staff.
BENEFITS
An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
An Apple MacBook to use at school and at home.
A complimentary daily lunch, cooked by our excellent school chefs.
Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.
SHARE YOUR INTEREST
Please email your CV and a brief statement outlining why you would like to work at Octavia House Schools and how you feel your experience makes you a suitable candidate to hr@ohs.uk. Please ensure you include the job title and school site you are interested in working at in your email. Those demonstrating suitability will be invited to an informal meeting with a senior member of our team.
APPLY
Having expressed an initial interest, visited our schools, and met informally with a senior leader, suitable applicants will be asked to formalise their candidacy by completing both our application and self-disclosure forms in full...
Please download, complete electronically in full and return to hr@ohs.uk
Please download, print, complete by hand in full and bring with you on the day of your formal interview in a sealed envelope.
TRIAL VISIT & FORMAL INTERVIEW
Applicants who are shortlisted will be required to attend a trial visit and teach a lesson (if applicable) before a formal interview.
An online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
We expect all staff to share our commitments to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, professional references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We comply with the DBS code of practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; the nature of the position and the circumstances and context of your offences will be considered. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. You may also find this flowchart useful.
