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The Astrophoria Foundation Year (AFY) Programme seeks to appoint an Engineering Science Subject Lead for the AFY Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS) course.

The role is fixed term until 31st July 2028. The role is equivalent to 0.2FTE and will have joint oversight with the Chemistry and Materials Science Subject Leads for the Foundation Year CEMS course and specific responsibility for the relevant part of the course. The post holder will have a range of duties including being part of the CEMS academic team, organising specific areas of the syllabus, writing and marking examinations and assessments, producing course materials and providing supervisory support and line management for course teaching staff.  Note that within the CEMS course academic team, the Engineering Subject Lead will take responsibility for EITHER the Physics syllabus and teaching, OR the Maths syllabus and teaching with responsibility for the other taken by the Materials Subject Lead, while the Chemistry Subject Lead will take responsibility for the Chemistry syllabus and teaching.  Please ensure your application includes whether you could act as Physics lead, Maths lead or either, since both the Engineering and Materials Science Subject Leads are currently in recruitment.

 

The AFY Programme is a one-year fully-funded foundation programme for UK state school students with significant academic potential, who have experienced severe personal disadvantage and/or disrupted education which has resulted in them being unable to apply directly for an Oxford undergraduate degree programme.

Please see the job description and AFY website for more information on the course structure and module detail.  It is essential that applicants have a professional connection to the relevant Department within the University of Oxford.

 

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

 

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme

•        38 days’ annual leave

•        A comprehensive range of childcare services

•        Family leave schemes

•        Cycle loan scheme

•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 14th July 2025

 

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 28th July 2025.

 

 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Chef in the Continuing Education Department.

 

You will work with the kitchen team in all aspects of kitchen based mainly at: Rewley House and occasionally working at Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DD. Working under close supervision, the Apprentice Chef will assist with food preparation and general kitchen duties, developing skills across various sections of the kitchen. The role requires a commitment to high food standards, hygiene practices, and efficient service delivery in line with business demands. Responsibilities include preparing meals to specification, maintaining cleanliness, minimising food waste, and participating in stock management and food safety procedures. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role, which also involves occasional kitchen porter duties and active participation in training and staff meetings.

 

The kitchen operates a seven day business and you will be rostered 4 days ( + 1 Day for study), shifts will be straight shifts and may start as early as 6.30am and finish as late as 9.30pm.

 

 

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Inspiro Learning LTD, where you will complete a Level 2 - Commis Chef.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Continuing Education department at Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square OX1 2JA and occasionally at Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DD. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend study for a least 20% of your working hours and have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace.

 

In total, it will take 22 months to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout, the contract of the position is for 2 years 3 months.

 

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk/

 

 

You will be passionate about starting your career in catering and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

 

Regardless of your prior qualifications Inspiro Learning LTD will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

 

 

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

 

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

 

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

 

You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.

 

 

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

•        Mark Bedford – Head of Hospitality – mark.bedford@conted.ox.ac.uk

•        Debbie Pennington - debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.uk

•        The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon 23 July 2025 only applications received via the https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship before 23 July 2025 will be considered.

 

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 21st July 2025

 

To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply on Find an Apprenticeship.

 

Apply now!

 

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in History of Design.

 

The History of Design portfolio in the Department for Continuing Education primarily comprises the MSt in History of Design, and the Departmental Lecturer in History of Design will be required to undertake teaching, examining and other related activities on this course.

The History of Design provision has the potential for growth, and the Departmental Lecturer in History of Design will be involved in scoping out new opportunities, for example in the programme of open-access Weekly Classes and Short Online Courses, day and weekend events, lecture series and summer schools.

The Departmental Lecturer in History of Design will have a specialism in the history of design with a modern-period emphasis (since 1851). We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills. Candidates whose fields of research and scholarship examine under-represented histories of everyday objects and places are particularly welcome including, but not limited to, Global South contexts, disability and sensorial affect, and technology and digital design.

We particularly invite scholars who have had curatorial experience or whose teaching and scholarship is object-led, as the post would involve opportunities to work with colleagues at the Ashmolean Museum and to use the collections of the Ashmolean Museum and other GLAM (Galleries, Libraries and Museums) institutions in Oxford.

They will be part of the academic community of the Department and engage in advanced scholarship.

This is a part time, permanent role.

 

We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills, and whose scholarship engages with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline.

 

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme

•        38 days’ annual leave

•        A comprehensive range of childcare services

•        Family leave schemes

•        Cycle loan scheme

•        Membership to a variety of socialand sports clubs

•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19th June 2025.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Sustainable Urban Development.

 

The Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) programme in the Department for Continuing Education offers an MSc and a DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development and is expanding its offerings. This growth includes a proposal for a Certificate in Higher Education pathway and a range of Professional Open Access courses, such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA), Summer/Spring Schools, and Day and Weekend classes.

 

You will work as part of the Sustainable Urban Development team, contributing to all provisions as required. They will be part of the academic community of the Department and engage in advanced scholarship.

 

This is a part-time position, available on a permanent contract.

 

We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills, and whose scholarship engages with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline. We invite candidates whose scholarship focuses on Sustainable Urban Development. We encourage applications from scholars whose teaching and scholarship engage with issues such as economic geography and urban morphology.

 

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme

•        38 days’ annual leave

•        A comprehensive range of childcare services

•        Family leave schemes

•        Cycle loan scheme

•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25 June 2025.

Interviews will take place in Oxford during either the week commencing 21 July. Candidates shortlisted will be asked to prepare a five-minute presentation to deliver at the start of the interview and will be sent the full details of this task when they are invited to interview.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

 

Departmental Lecturer in History of Art

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in History of Art.

About the role

The History of Art portfolio in the Department for Continuing Education comprises a wide range of courses taught on a part-time basis at undergraduate and postgraduate level. This provision includes a History of Art specialisation in the Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education, an Undergraduate Certificate in History of Art, an Undergraduate Diploma in History of Art, an MSt in Literature and Arts, open access Weekly Classes and Short Online Courses, day and weekend events and lecture series, and summer schools, as well as Continuing Professional Development courses in the Department’s Cultural Heritage training programme.

The History of Art provision in the Department for Continuing Education is at a moment of growth, with the introduction of a newly revised Undergraduate programme and future plans to develop and expand the curriculum.

This is a full-time position, available on a permanent contract.

About you

We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills, and whose scholarship engages with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline. We invite candidates whose scholarship focusses on the art of the Global South, specialising in either early modern or modern art and material culture. We encourage applications from scholars whose teaching and scholarship engage with issues such as imperial and colonial histories and legacies; materiality and making; gender and sexuality; ecology and the environment; race and racialisation; or class, poverty and inequality and whose teaching and scholarship takes a transnational or cross-cultural approach.

We particularly invite scholars who have had curatorial experience or whose teaching and scholarship is object-led, as the post would involve opportunities to work with colleagues at the Ashmolean Museum and to use the collections of the Ashmolean Museum and other GLAM (Galleries, Libraries and Museums) institutions in Oxford.

About us

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

 

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme

•        38 days’ annual leave

•        A comprehensive range of childcare services

•        Family leave schemes

•        Cycle loan scheme

•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19th June 2025

 Interviews will take place in Oxford  during either the week commencing 21 July or 28th July Candidates shortlisted will be asked to prepare a five-minute presentation to deliver at the start of the interview and will be sent the full details of this task when they are invited to interview.

 Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a full-time Student Support Administrator (as maternity cover for at least 14 months). 

 

You will ideally be passionate about supporting students with disabilities to achieve their best outcomes, and/or have a strong interest in student funding and financial support.

 

 

Within our busy Student Administration team, you will co-ordinate arrangements for students with disabilities, which includes providing advice to students and staff (as the Departmental Disability Coordinator), and can involve creative thinking. You will also manage our various student bursary and scholarship schemes, and arrangements for those with Student Loans. There may be additional projects from time to time, such as supporting students with their UCAS applications. You will engage with prospective and current students, and liaise with a broad range of academic and professional staff within the Department, central University services, and colleges.

 

This is a full-time position, available on a fixed-term contract, with a minimum of 14 months from mid-August 2025.

 

 

You will be expected to develop a detailed knowledge of relevant University and departmental policies and procedures, particularly in relation to student disability support, student funding, and GDPR/ data privacy. While training is provided and professional support is available, you will be expected to have a good understanding from the outset, the principles underpinning at least two of these three areas.

 

You will have:

 

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

 

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. 

 

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact hr@conted.ox.ac.uk

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23 June 2025.

 

Interviews will take place during week commencing 07 July 2025.

 

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

 

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.