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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

d'Overbroeck's

Oxfordshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
4 December 2020

Job overview

The post and the department 

This is an opportunity to join a large and exceptionally successful department. The Mathematics department at d’Overbroeck’s is led jointly by Nick Haines (Sixth Form), Sarah Shekleton (Years 7-11) and Graham Hope (International School), who lead a team of thirteen other teachers. 

The Edexcel specification is used throughout; i.e. GCSE at key stage 4; both Mathematics and Further Mathematics IGCSE at our International School; and Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level and STEP. 

Maths is part of the core curriculum up to year 11. There is also significant uptake of Mathematics in the Sixth Form; with around 70-80 Mathematics and 30 Further Mathematics students in the Lower Sixth it is the most popular subject offered at A level. 

Results are consistently strong at both GCSE and A level – in 2019 well over a half of students gained grades 9-7 at GCSE in Y11; 66% gained A*-A at A Level Maths and 88% gained A*-A in Further Maths. At The International School, 48% of students achieved Level 9 for IGCSE Maths and 76% achieved Levels 7-9. Every year several students go on to study mathematics related courses at top universities.

Throughout the school there is a strong tradition of extra-curricular mathematics and the successful applicant will have opportunities to contribute to this at all levels. Students participate in individual and team competitions organised by external agencies and consistently perform at a high level. The department enjoys a close relationship with the Oxford University Mathematical Institute which has enabled us to attend, as well as host, a range of workshops and lectures on areas of Mathematics beyond the syllabus.


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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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