Head of History (with Politics Teaching)
d'Overbroeck's
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2017
Job overview
- We are seeking an outstanding teacher to lead a strong department in this very successful 11-18 school.
- This is a full-time post, teaching mainly A Level History and A Level Politics.
- d’Overbroeck’s has its own pay scale (above main scale) and pension scheme.
- For further information about the school and the post, please visit our school website: https://www.doverbroecks.com/home/vacancies/
- Closing date for applications: Monday 30 January 2017.
The post and the department
History has long been a thriving department within the school. As Head of History, the successful applicant will be responsible for leading the team of History teachers, which currently consists of four other teachers, three of whom teach in our large Sixth Form. Responsibility for History teaching in years 7-11 (key stages 3 and 4) is delegated to the History Subject Coordinator. The head of History oversees both his work and the teaching of IGCSE History in the School’s International section (10 and 11i). The successful applicant will be fully involved in leading and delivering Sixth Form History.
The History department is academically ambitious and this is reflected in A Level grades, which in recent years have seen over 60% of students gaining A* or A grades and over 90% gaining A*-B. The successful applicant will be expected to teach across the age range in Key Stages 3-4 and in the Sixth Form. However, we anticipate that most of the teaching will be Sixth Form, including Oxbridge preparation. The Head of History will also contribute to the teaching of Politics in the Sixth Form.
Necessary qualifications
All applicants will be expected to have a good degree in History or a related subject and be able to demonstrate their teaching ability. The school does not insist that its staff possess a PGCE or equivalent formal teaching qualification, though many members of staff have an appropriate qualification.
Applications
Applicants should complete the application form, and email this, along with a full curriculum vitae and covering letter, to HR@doverbroecks.com
A signed copy should be sent to: Helena Barron, FTAO Richard Knowles, Administrative Principal, d'Overbroeck's, The Swan Building, 111 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JX.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 January 2017.
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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