Teacher of Economics and Business Studies
d'Overbroeck's
Oxford
- Expired
- Salary:
- d'Overbroeck's has its own salary scale (above the national scale) and pension scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Economics and/or Business Studies to join an exceptional department, teaching in the Sixth Form. The post may be combined with senior Sixth Form pastoral or other academic responsibilities for an appropriate applicant.
The Department
Economics and Business at d’Overbroeck’s have both been large, flourishing and very successful subjects at d’Overbroeck’s for many years. The successful teacher will join a successful, well-established and well-resourced department. Although both subjects have 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. A sense of what we mean by this can be seen from the Economics teaching resources available on the Eduqas website, all of which were developed by the d’Overbroeck’s Economics department.
The department generally has 100-110 Economics students and 30-40 Business students and is jointly led by Andrew Gillespie (Business) and Simon Harrison (Economics). They are assisted by four full-time teachers who are able to teach both subjects, and one part-time teacher who teaches Business
Part-time working
The advertised post is a full-time one, but the School is always willing to consider applications from teachers who only wish to work part-time.
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 many members of staff 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.
Applications
Applicants should submit a fully completed application form, CV and covering letter to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than Monday 21st May 2018. We hope to be able to hold interviews on the Wednesday or Thursday of that week.
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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