Job Description

Astrophoria Foundation Year Programme: Classics Subject Lead

The Astrophoria Foundation Year (AFY) Programme seeks to appoint a Classics Subject Lead to deliver the AFY Programme Humanities course alongside other Subject Leads in English, History and Theology.
This role is fixed term until July 2028. The role is equivalent to 0. 255 FTE and as set out in this job description has two key functions: academic leadership in the subject area and providing elements of student teaching. The post holder will have a range of duties including being part of the Humanities course 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 where required. The syllabus area covered may include Classical languages and linguistics dependent on a candidate's skill set.
The Astrophoria Foundation Year 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 Astrophoria Foundation Year website for more information on the course structure and module detail.

About us

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.

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 Monday 14th July 2025.

Interviews will take place on

either 23rd or 24th 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.