Careers
TOS is a small private school located in Woodstock Ontario. Our school strives to serve the whole child, with a balance of physical, emotional, social and moral development. Our community is committed to provide students with a solid academic foundation in an enriched setting that supports their pursuit of education, personal growth and social responsibility. We are looking for passionate, fun and dedicated teachers to add to our already wonderful community to inspire each other for lifelong learning. A willingness to participate in the full life of the School and its extensive co-curricular program is essential.
The Oxford School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
Unsolicited applications including references may be forwarded to jobs@theoxfordschool.ca to be kept on file. Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Director of Admissions and Strategic Development
The Director of Admissions and Strategic Development supports the school’s mission by being the first contact for interested families, leading them through the admissions process, and leading strategic fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Head of School and working closely with the Board of Directors, this role designs and executes a comprehensive strategy to attract, engage, and retain donors and community partners. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on relationship management to build meaningful partnerships and secure philanthropic support.
Director of Admissions and Strategic Development
Location: Woodstock, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Head of School
Key Responsibilities
Manage admissions inquiries and registration, ensuring a positive family experience.
Cultivate and manage relationships with current families, potential families, donors, alumni, corporations, and foundations.
Develop and implement short- and long-term fundraising strategies aligned with school goals.
Lead major gift and multi-year funding initiatives to support long-term sustainability.
Collaborate with the parent council and volunteers to enhance community engagement.
Prepare and finalize donor agreements, acknowledgments, and follow-up communications.
Prepare and finalize rental agreements.
Model and uphold the school’s values of respect, caring, integrity, and partnership.
Qualifications
Education:
A post-secondary degree or diploma in Fundraising, Business, Communications, Education, Public Relations, or a related field.
A CFRE designation or membership in AFP/CAGP is considered an asset.
Experience:
3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or community development.
Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and managing donor portfolios.
Experience in event coordination.
Experience in the education or non-profit sector is an asset.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinker with excellent project and time management skills.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and professionalism.
Proficiency in Google Suite and other computer programs.
High integrity, confidentiality, and flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Option to access extended benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience to hr@theoxfordschool.ca. Applicants must be residents of Ontario and possess valid Canadian permanent residency or citizenship status. Successful applicants will be required to provide a vulnerable sector check. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Supply Teacher
About The Oxford School
The Oxford School is a leading independent school that focuses on strong academic programming within a nurturing environment located in Woodstock. It is something most parents wish for their children – a good education with opportunities to excel and reach their full potential in an encouraging setting. TOS was founded by Sandra Hurley to do just that. TOS believes that academic knowledge and skills are important for everyone to develop, and that children can and will succeed with support and guidance.
We believe that children thrive in an environment that provides personalized attention and an enriched approach to learning. Class sizes are small to provide the opportunity for individualized, enhanced learning. Students benefit from high academic standards, and opportunities to act as role models in their own school community as well as in the larger Oxford community. Through a variety of programs and activities students are encouraged to develop self-confidence and respect for themselves, their peers, their teachers and their community. As well, TOS offers parents the opportunity to involve themselves in their children’s education in a meaningful way, while extending the safe, nurturing home environment to the academic community.
Our community is committed to provide students with a solid academic foundation in an enriched setting that supports their pursuit of education, personal growth and social responsibility. We are looking for passionate, fun and dedicated teachers to add to our already wonderful community to inspire each other for lifelong learning.
About these roles:
Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the school’s policies under the direction of the Head of School
Designing and implementing long range plans and unit plans that demonstrate creativity, cross curricular connections and a focus on enrichment of curricular topics
Demonstrating effective teaching practices that include differentiated instruction to remediate and enrich student learning
Working in a collaborative, caring environment
Responsible for all aspects of curriculum delivery, assessment, communication with student and parent(s)
About you:
Autonomy for your own individual teaching structure and style
Ability to assess, monitor and report on student progress
Empathetic and dedicated to students’ learning, growth and development
Commitment to engage, challenge and inspire young learners
Able to effectively manage and foster a positive learning environment
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, differentiate instruction and use innovative teaching practices
Good communication skills with parents, students, and co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner
Flexibility, accountability and integrity
Educational Setting:
Small class sizes
Responsive teaching environment that encourages creativity and self direction
Kind, respectful community school with strong parental support
Supportive colleagues and leadership
Position
We are currently seeking people interested in Elementary School Supply Teachers (Preschool to Grade 8) list to be able to be called upon on for illness, injury or absences of our regular teachers for occasional hours at our school.
***This is an occasional/on-call position. Candidates who are already living in or nearby the Woodstock area will be prioritized***
Experience:
2 years teaching experience preferred
Qualifications:
OCT qualified teacher with elementary qualifications in your teachable.
In good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
Experience teaching elementary school preferred
A criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening is a condition of employment
Willingness to be part of a collaborative educational team
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
The work day includes all academic and extra-curricular periods starting at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Compensation: salary is commensurate with experience
Please send resume/CV to Hr@theoxfordschool.ca