Teacher of A-Level Business
d'Overbroeck's
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- The school has its own salary scale (above the national scale) and pension scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible, and no later than January 2020
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2019
Job overview
Business at d’Overbroeck’s is a large, flourishing and very successful subject. The successful teacher will join a forward-thinking, well-established and well-resourced department.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to take up the post as soon as possible, and in any case no later than January 2020.
The role will involve teaching several groups in both year 12 and 13 across the full range of the Business A Level specification. Experience of teaching year 13 (second year of A Level specification) is of particular relevance to this role. The willingness and ability to teach Economics in the future would be advantageous but not essential.
Although Business has enjoyed significant exam success, we pride ourselves on not being exam-centric in our approach but look to develop an understanding of the subject rather than just an expertise in how to pass exams.
Economics and Business are both offered at A level. Business is also offered as a one year IGCSE course in our International School.
A high level of academic expertise is required to fulfil this role, as well as flexibility of approach, a sense of fun, a readiness to respond to pupils’ individual needs and an enthusiastic, open approach to teaching.
We are looking for teachers who are passionate and knowledgeable about their subject and able to communicate this knowledge and enthusiasm. d’Overbroeck’s offers teachers and students alike a friendly and welcoming environment where classes are small and standards are high.
Above all, what we are looking for are talented colleagues who are excellent teachers.
Necessary Qualifications
All applicants will be expected to have a good degree in Business or Economics or a related subject and be able to demonstrate their teaching ability.
The school does not require that its staff possess a PGCE or equivalent formal teaching qualification, though most members of staff do have an appropriate qualification.
NQTs receive a full induction programme through IStip (http://istip.co.uk/) with the support and guidance of senior members of staff. Our recent report from IStip generously praised our provision for NQTs.
Further information
If you would like any further information at this stage, please feel free to telephone Alastair Barnett, Senior Vice Principal, on the main school number 01865 688600.
Applications
Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a Teaching Post.
The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
The final date for submission of applications is Monday 23 September 2019.
Attached documents
About d'Overbroeck's
THE SCHOOL
d’Overbroeck’s is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for students aged 11 – 18. The school roll currently stands at around 750, and this is set to grow in the coming years.
Founded in 1977, initially as a Sixth Form, d’Overbroeck’s has maintained its founding values throughout its growth.
We believe in outstanding teaching and laughter. We celebrate the individual and foster a culture that promotes collaboration and originality. We pride ourselves on our unique blend of social informality and academic rigour.
d’Overbroeck’s consists of three sections:
Years 7-11 – 200 students; currently all day students although open to boarders from next year. Based at Leckford Place, OX2 6HX.
Sixth Form – 440 students; a mixture of day and boarding. Domestic and international. Based at a purpose-built site at 333 Banbury Road.
The International School – around 125 international students who are all boarders, across years 9-11.
All in all, this is a busy and happy educational environment in which staff and students enjoy positive relationships based on mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. As our most recent ISI inspection report puts it:
‘A defining characteristic of d’Overbroeck’s is its close-knit, informal atmosphere within which students grow in confidence, self-esteem, respect for themselves and for others. Students are very supportive of each other and behaviour throughout is excellent, exemplified in considerate, warm relationships.
In its key findings, our most recent inspection report (2021) found that our students are highly motivated with extremely positive attitudes to learning. They were described as successful collaborative learners who are naturally inclusive. They were said to have a remarkably strong sense of self understanding and excellent awareness of how to improve and achieve their goals.
ISI inspection report. October 2021
For more information about the College please visit our website at http://www.doverbroecks.com/
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