A consortium of colleges at the prestigious institution is seeking to appoint to two positions of Language Teaching Assistant in French from September 14, 2026 to August 31, 2030.

The group consists of Exeter College, Jesus College, Keble College, Magdalen College, Merton College, St Catherine’s College, and Wadham College.

Successful candidates will provide French language teaching across the colleges, and during term time each will be based primarily in one teaching room, while also spending part of their working week at each of the participating Colleges.

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They will be expected to deliver advanced teaching in both spoken and written French, and must have full fluency in the language.

Responsibility for acting as the lead College will move in turn between the members of the consortium, with Exeter College and Magdalen College taking on this role first.

These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis and cannot be extended, reflecting the requirement for each Lecteur or Lectrice to maintain close, up-to-date engagement with contemporary culture and current usage in French‑speaking countries.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult the individual College websites for further information about the institutions.

Further particulars, including details of how to apply, together with an application cover sheet, are available below.

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Completed applications should reach Miss Liz Howdill, Academic Administrator at Magdalen College (liz.howdill@magd.ox.ac.uk), by noon on Wednesday, June 3.

Applicants should ensure their referees send references directly to the Academic Administrator by the same deadline, without the need for reminders.

Interviews are expected to take place remotely using Microsoft Teams.

The colleges are committed to equality of opportunity and to building an inclusive academic community, and they positively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Appointments will be made on the basis of merit, with primary emphasis on the applicant’s ability to carry out the duties associated with the post.

Oxford Manor Care Home, located on Didcot Road in Didcot, received the positive rating across all five inspection areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.

Flenton D’Cruz, home manager, said: “We are all thrilled to have received such a great report from the CQC.

“I want to thank every member of the team for their hard work and dedication.

“Oxford Manor is a wonderful home, and it’s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals to support our residents to live happy, meaningful lives here.

“It’s truly a team effort and it means a lot to all of us that the inspectors report such positive comments from residents, their loved ones and the team.”

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report included feedback from residents, relatives and staff, describing Oxford Manor as a “caring” environment where staff deliver personalised support.

One resident told inspectors: “The staff are nice, lovely.

“I can laugh and joke about with them.

“The new staff are nice; I just like them.

“The carers are always happy, it’s the same with the nurses and the managers.”

Another resident said: “I’ve received exemplary care and assistance whilst I’ve been here.”

A visiting GP who regularly attends the home praised the progress made under Mr D’Cruz’s leadership.

The GP said: “I have been visiting here for a number of years, and I am really impressed with the significant improvements the home has made.

“I visit once a week to conduct ward rounds, so I have seen the improvements first-hand.”

Staff also commended the impact Mr D’Cruz has had since taking on the managerial role.

One staff member said: “The manager has been here just over a year and has made a huge difference, many, many improvements.”

The report highlighted positive feedback about the home’s food, menu choices and dining experience, as well as activities and cultural sensitivity.

Oxford Manor is operated by Advinia Healthcare.

Steve Baker, chief executive of Advinia Healthcare, said: “We are incredibly proud of Flenton and the whole team at Oxford Manor, and thank them for all their hard work.

“It was fantastic to read the CQC report, especially the feedback from residents and family members about their experience of the home.

“It’s an exciting time for Oxford Manor, which continues to go from strength to strength as the team supports residents to live happy, meaningful lives.”

Oxford Manor forms part of Advinia Healthcare’s network of 36 care homes across the UK.

Trust in water companies across England and Wales has plunged to a new low as households grapple with soaring bills.

Some 13 water companies saw their customer trust ratings fall during the year and the overall score for England and Wales drop from 6.28 to 6.07 out of 10, according to the 15th Water Matters report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).

Thames Water achieved a trust score of just 4.74 – way below the average and the most trusted company Northumbrian Water, which achieved 7.02.

Chris Weston, Thames Water boss (Image: PA)

Most common concerns were about companies’ management of sewer flooding and their efforts to clean wastewater properly before releasing it back into the environment.

The survey also found some 44 per cent of household customers believe their water charges are fair, falling for a third successive year to reach another record low.

Some 63 per cent of customers say their water bill is affordable, down 11 per cent to another new low.

The report comes against a backdrop of unprecedented bill rises in April.

Fewer than half of customers (46 per cent) said their water company was doing a good job of communicating its plans, slipping to its lowest ever level, despite firms investing more than £100 billion as part of a five-year package to improve services and clean up rivers, streams, lakes and seas.

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Queries about bills remained the most common reason for households to contact their water company – reaching a record high – but satisfaction with customer service hit a new low.

This was also reflected in the number of complaints that were escalated to CCW last year, with the watchdog handling just over 16,000 – an overall increase of 51 per cent compared with 2024.

CCW chief executive Mike Keil said: “Fewer customers think they are getting a fair deal or value for money and what’s clear from our work with consumers is that people want more clarity about their bills, how their money is being spent and what support water companies can offer them.”

A Water UK spokesman said: “According to this report, 86 per cent of customers are satisfied with their water supply, and awareness of the support available to households is at an all-time high.

“Water companies are investing a record £104 billion to secure our water supplies, support economic growth and end sewage entering our rivers and seas.

“At the same time, around three million households will receive reduced bills and other forms of financial support by the end of the decade.”

A Thames Water spokesman said: “We are committed to improving our services to build trust in Thames Water and we will review these findings carefully.

“We are delivering the biggest upgrade to our network in 150 years.

“This record investment focuses on what customers have told us matters most – maintaining safe, high-quality drinking water, fixing leaks, and upgrading sewage treatment works and network to protect our rivers.

“In the first six months of 2025/26 we increased capital investment by 22 per cent to £1.26bn. Our half-year results also showed a 20 per cent reduction in pollutions, reflecting the impact of our focused improvement programmes.

“We’ve expanded support for those struggling with the cost of living. Thames Water currently helps almost 600,000 households, and in the first half of 2025/26 we provided £133 million of financial assistance.”

It is understood the sample size for this survey was 200 Thames Water customers, which represents 0.0000125 per cent of the total number of people the water company covers.