Head of Economics
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:
- 4 December 2020
Job overview
The department
Economics is one of the largest A Level subjects at d’Overbroeck’s, with around 70-80 students taking the subject in each year group. The popularity of the subject has been built over the years, under the leadership of the current Head of Department, on the back of dynamic teaching and outstanding results. Typically, in recent years, about 70% of students have gained A*/A and over 90% A*-B grades. Although the subject 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. 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. As such, the successful candidate will join and lead a successful, well-established and well-resourced department, which currently comprises six teachers, four of whom also teach Business A Level. (Business has its own Head of Department, but the two departments work closely together and share many of their teachers.)
The role
Teaching
The Head of Department will be the lead-teacher of Economics, teaching approximately a 75% timetable, alongside departmental leadership responsibilities. Teaching will be exclusively in the Sixth Form, although in future, the possibility of offering Economics as an IGCE at our International School may be considered. Classes in the sixth form are small (maximum of 10 students), which allows for a highly interactive and engaged style of teaching. Small class sizes enable teachers to gain a detailed understanding of each individual student’s strengths and needs and teachers offer a high level of support, both within and beyond the classroom. We value independence of thought above mere acquisition of knowledge, 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.
Beyond the timetabled lessons, the Economics department also offers support clinics; a variety of stretch and challenge opportunities, including Oxbridge preparation and participation in national competitions; visiting speaker events; and attendance at public lectures at the University.
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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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