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As a boarding and day school, Oakham is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during term time. School holidays are no less busy, with contractors working alongside our own Estates team, and a range of commercial lettings, many residential, to groups and organisations.

It is therefore essential that there is a dedicated team of support staff to ensure that this home to over 1,000 pupils and 450 staff runs smoothly, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.

With a campus footprint of 73 acres and grounds of 40 acres, over 40 buildings with an insurance valuation of £80m, there are many job opportunities for support staff.

From accountants to librarians, electricians to gardeners, the School welcomes colleagues with a variety of skill sets and experience. We are also keen to develop apprentices in our Estates and Grounds Departments.

Most importantly, we value staff who are trustworthy, dependable, As many of our current staff will tell you, no two days are ever flexible and willing to work in a team. We ensure all support the same; working in such a dynamic and fast-paced school staff receive the appropriate induction training, including environment ensures each day contains many and varied Safeguarding training, and qualifications to perform their work challenges. One thing is for sure; working at Oakham School is safely and correctly. never dull and you will never be bored!

About Oakham School

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

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.

Founded in 1584, we balance traditional values with an innovative and modern outlook and this is reflected in the wonderful blend of historic and modern buildings that form our green leafy campus.

Oakham’s strength lies in providing a spectacularly wide range of opportunities and activities which sit alongside an invigorating and challenging academic curriculum. Over many years, the School has not only been incredibly successful academically, but it is also recognised nationally for its outstanding achievements in sport, music, drama and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

The School has benefited from significant investment in recent years. The latest improvements include a new classroom block for the Humanities, a stunning state-of-the-art Faculty of Social Sciences, fantastic Science facilities, a purpose-built Medical and Pastoral Centre and a major redevelopment of the Sports Centre. The School is at an incredibly exciting point in its history and has a very ambitious development plan for the next five years, including a new facility for the Performing Arts. Support staff roles:

Administration Catering Domestic Operations and Admissions including cleaners, laundry staff and porters

Estates Grounds Finance and Gardens

Information Library Marketing Services

Matrons Medical Centre Sports Centre

Technicians Transport Foundation

Health & Safety Human Resources Invigilation

Oakham Print Services School Shop School Enterprises Support staff benefits

Pension scheme School dining Unless they choose to opt out, support staff will automatically be We pride ourselves on the exceptional quality and variety of the enrolled into the School’s Defined Contribution Flexible Retirement food we offer. Staff with a contractual lunch break can enjoy free Plan, which is run by TPT Retirement Solutions. The School will lunches in the Barraclough Dining Hall during term time. Any staff double-match contributions up to a maximum of 10% School required to work overtime before 7.30am or beyond 6.00pm may contribution. also have breakfast/dinner there.

Death in Service benefit Linked to the Pension Scheme, Death in Service benefit is four times the employee’s salary

Healthcare options An opportunity to join a healthcare Cash Plan Scheme, with an option to include family members.

Medical Insurance Scheme and a healthcare Cash Plan Scheme, with an option to include family members.

Sick pay Support staff are entitled to 20 days’ full sick pay in any rolling 12- month period, pro-rated as appropriate.

Personal Accident Insurance Automatic entitlement to All Risk Personal Accident Insurance which covers impairment or permanent disability to limbs, organs or sight.

Childcare Vouchers The School is registered with Busybees Benefits for this Government scheme. Sports Facilities Cycle to Work Scheme Staff are able to make free use of the School gym, swimming pool The School is also registered for this Government scheme. and squash courts during specially designated staff times.

Free Car Parking There are free School car parks for use by staff.

Access to the School Counsellor We offer this service to all employees where the need arises.

Free use of our university-standard library There are over 20,000 non-fiction and 10,000 fiction titles to choose from, as well as a wide range of DVDs and CDs. 30 170 7:1 RATIO TEACHER PUPIL

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Oakham is a thriving market town with a Oakham’s 12th century castle benefited recently from extensive refurbishment thanks to a £2.1 Million Heritage Lottery Fund Grant population of around 11,000. Rutland is the and now offers a varied programme of events in addition to its UK’s smallest county and is a beautiful part of improved facilities. the country – a hidden jewel set within rolling countryside traditionally used for hunting. Rutland The town’s other attractions include the Rutland County Museum, many places to eat and drink serving locally sourced food and Water with its many tourist attractions is on our Oakham’s famous Grainstore beer, and several highly popular local doorstep and the surrounding villages are full of sports clubs (rugby, football, cricket, tennis) not to mention the quintessentially English charm. town’s leisure centre. Oakham is well served by primary schools – four state and one Oakham’s excellent road and rail links mean that (1 ½ independent. At secondary level there is a highly regarded 11–16 hours), (1 ½ hours) and (1 hour) are all community college and a sixth form academy that Oakham School within easy reach, whilst locals are spoilt for choice between helped to establish. (30 minutes), (30 minutes) and (50 minutes) for their nearest cities to visit. The town is currently undergoing a period of significant expansion with several substantial new housing developments under The town has a twice-weekly open air market, a monthly farmer’s construction. For full details of current house prices go to market, and a wide range of specialist shops, which include a www.rightmove.co.uk. number of family owned businesses of which three are butchers, one is a baker, and two are delicatessens. Normanton Church

Oakham School Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT Tel: +44 (0)1572 758500 oakham.rutland.sch.uk