Teacher of Physics with Chemistry
d'Overbroeck's
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- The school has its own salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2021
Job overview
The post and the department
This is an opportunity to join an exceptionally talented and successful science department, teaching Physics (and some Chemistry) up to GCSE/IGCSE level.
The post has become available due to expansion in student numbers across the school. As such, the successful candidate must be willing to teach across both our Year 7-11 section and the International School.
Physics and Chemistry are amongst the more popular subjects across the school, with a significant uptake in the Sixth Form (currently about 80 students for each subject in years 12 and 13); Physics and Chemistry are core subjects at Key Stage 4 in our Y7-11 section and are very popular options for IGCSE in the International School. The OCR specification is used at A level and GCSE, and at our International School students study the IGCSE (Edexcel). Results are consistently strong at both GCSE and A level, with over 80% typically gaining A*-B grades at A Level and two-thirds gaining grades 9-7 at GCSE.
Teaching
The successful applicant will be involved in teaching Physics and Chemistry across key stages 3 and 4. Teachers are usually asked to teach in two of the three sections of the school and this post involves teaching across our 7-11 and International School sections. Class sizes are small (maximum 15 at 7-11 and 10 in the International School and the Sixth Form), which enables teachers to gain a detailed understanding of each individual student’s strengths and needs. We value independence of thought above mere acquisition of skills, and although we seek to provide the best possible preparation for public exams we aim to do so in such a way as to foster real understanding and enjoyment of the material being studied.
Technology is used to support teaching and learning throughout the school, including the use of interactive whiteboards, data-logging equipment, online learning, and in-class tablet computing. We use Microsoft Teams and One Note as our online platforms.
As this position involves some teaching at the International School, experience of teaching students for whom English is a second language is highly desirable, although not essential.
Outside of lessons we are keen to provide students with opportunities for extension and support- with drop in clinics for support, STEM clubs at 7-11 and the Sixth Form, and relevant science-related trips.
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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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