Teacher of Computing
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:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2018
Job overview
The Post and the Department
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and exceptional teacher to take responsibility for the teaching of Computing across years 7-11.
In years 7-9 all classes have a double period (70 minutes) of Computing a week as part of their core curriculum. Computer Science is an increasingly popular optional choice at GCSE in years 10 and 11 and we regularly have either one or two groups in each year studying for the GCSE.
The pupils study the OCR J276 Computer Science course, opting for the Python module. Maximum class size across years 7-11 is 15 students. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to offer clubs and computing activities for all years.
For a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, a more extensive role as a Head of Department across the school may be considered.
The Person
The successful applicant will be a talented computer scientist who is passionate about teaching their subject. They will be a teacher whose approach is a flexible one; a teacher with strong academic skills and subject knowledge, but also the ability to convey knowledge, passion and enjoyment of the subject to students across the full ability range. Flexibility of approach, a sense of fun, a readiness to respond to students’ individual needs and an enthusiastic, open approach to teaching are among the qualities we value.
d’Overbroeck’s offers teachers and students alike a friendly and welcoming environment where classes are small and standards are high.
Salary and hours
The school has its own salary scale (above the national scale) and pension scheme. There are additional responsibility awards for senior Sixth Form pastoral responsibilities.
This is initially a part-time position (minimum of 0.6 of full-time, but open to negotiation), starting in January 2019.
Applications
The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Applications will be processed on request. Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than Monday 8 October 2018
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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