Teacher of Art
d'Overbroeck's
Oxford
- Expired
- Salary:
- d'Overbroeck's has its own salary scale (above the national scale) and pension scheme
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified teacher of Art, to teach across Years 7-11. The post advertised is part-time (approximately 0.6 of full-time), but there may also be opportunities for a full-time post, as well as teaching in the International Section in years 10 and 11.
This is an opportunity to join a highly successful Art department, which has been led for several years by Wendy Rawding, in conjunction with a part-time colleague.
Art has been one of the most highly-performing subjects at GCSE in recent years, with 67% of candidates gaining A* and over 80% gaining A*/A in the two most recent years’ results. Beyond exams, Art plays a major part in the life of the school and students’ work is regularly displayed around the buildings. Students are also invited to submit work for a variety of competitions and exhibitions. Art is a very popular subject across all years, lunch and after school clubs are very well attended and we attract scholarship candidates from several schools.
We place a high degree of importance on strong academic skills and subject knowledge, as well as the ability to convey enthusiasm and enjoyment of the subject to students across the ability range. Our aim is to teach a broad and balanced subject ranging from painting, printing processes, textiles, ceramics and sculpture. A strong emphasis is placed on observational skills with ideas developed around creative and personal outcomes. The successful candidate will be expected to bring areas of expertise as well as a general level of knowledge and competence across most areas. We embrace a flexible approach to teaching.
We are very happy to receive applications from newly qualified teachers or graduates who hope to enter the profession but don’t have a PGCE. NQTs receive a full induction programme through ISTIP (http://istip.co.uk/) with the support and guidance of senior members of staff. Graduates who have not completed a PGCE receive an extensive in-house training programme. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer support and training to NQTs and recent graduates.
To apply, please submit a fully completed application form, along with a covering letter and full CV 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 23 April 2018
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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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