Teacher of Geography
Oxford High School for Girls GDST
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019 or January 2020
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2019
Job overview
Part time, 0.40-0.50 FTE
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography with the ability to inspire, excite and motivate pupils to join a thriving and experienced department within a leading independent day school in Oxford.
Teaching across the 11-18 age group, you will play a key role providing an excellent education for all the school’s pupils by teaching with expertise and enthusiasm and offering support to the learning of individual students. We aim to challenge students’ perception of the world through engaging and stimulating lessons and extra-curricular activities from fieldwork, expeditions and trips.
Applications from NQTs are warmly welcomed.
Geography at Oxford High School
Geography is a popular subject at Oxford High School and we pride ourselves on excellent academic success. Our GCSE (95% grades 7-9) and A level results (91.5% A*/B 5 year average) speak volumes for both the dedication of students and staff and the high esteem that Geography is held by the school community.
We offer a whole range of enrichment activities, and fieldwork where we reinforce class-based learning with experience from other investigations and activities such as trips, lectures, competitions and our termly Geography film night etc.
Most importantly we are a well-resourced department which enables students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding from a broad range of both human and physical themes. We aim to provide a variety of teaching and learning experiences within a supportive and friendly atmosphere and hope to build upon and nurture our girls’ natural interest in their place in the world and to inspire their learning beyond the confines of the course.
About Oxford High School
Founded over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School is a dynamic and creative school with exceptional academic results. Our students are spirited, enthusiastic and passionate about learning. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The GDST is at the forefront of education for girls and has a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 9am Monday 20th May 2019.
Interviews: Interviews Wednesday 22nd May 2019.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Belbroughton Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 6XA
- United Kingdom
Oxford High School is an independent, non-denominational, all-through school for girls without nursery and with sixth form, situated in three sites in Summertown, North Oxford. It is one of 26 members of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), meaning it is governed by the council and operates according to the trust’s policy. The school provides 906 places for primary, secondary and sixth-form students aged 4-19.
Oxford High School was founded in 1875 and is the oldest girls' school in the city. Until recently it accepted boys into its junior school, but is now girls-only.
Headteacher
Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge
Values and Vision
Oxford High believes it balances academic rigour with the chance for girls to explore their creativity and adventurous side, resulting in an encouraging and vibrant school full of high-achieving girls. As with other GDST schools, it aims to be an educational institution that shows principles, boldness, a strong network community and a girls-first attitude.
ISI
“The quality of pupils’ achievements is exceptional. Oxford High School is highly successful in meeting its aim to encourage girls to be ambitious in all areas of life and has fully met the recommendation from the previous inspection to maintain the high standards of learning and personal development. Pupils reach very high standards in their GCSE, International GCSE and A-level examinations and in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and most are successful in achieving their first choice of course at highly selective universities.”
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