Teacher of Mathematics

This is an opportunity to join a large and exceptionally successful department. The Mathematics department at d’Overbroeck’s is led jointly by Michael Vanden Boom (Sixth Form), Stephen O’Keeffe (Years 7-11) and Graham Hope (International School), who lead a team of thirteen other teachers.

The Edexcel specification is used throughout, i.e. GCSE at key stage 4; both Mathematics and Further Mathematics IGCSE at our International School; and Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level.

Maths is part of the core curriculum up to year 11, both in our 7-11 day-school and International School. There is also significant uptake of Mathematics in the Sixth Form; with around 70-80 Mathematics and 30 Further Mathematics students in the Lower Sixth it is the most popular subject offered at A level.

Results are consistently strong at both GCSE and A level – in 2022, 65% gained grades 9-7 at GCSE in Y11; 67% gained A*-A at A Level Maths and 82% gained A*-A in Further Maths. At the International School, 33% of students achieved Level 9 for IGCSE Maths and 75% achieved Levels 7-9. Every year several students go on to study mathematics related courses at top universities.

Throughout the school there is a strong tradition of extra-curricular mathematics, and the successful applicant will have opportunities to contribute to this at all levels. Students participate in individual and team competitions organised by external agencies and consistently perform at a high level. The department enjoys a close relationship with the Oxford University Mathematical Institute which has enabled us to attend, as well as host, a range of workshops and lectures on areas of Mathematics beyond the syllabus.

Teaching

The successful applicant must be willing to teach Mathematics at all levels offered by the school and across two of the school’s three sites (Sixth form, Y7-11, International School). Class sizes are small (maximum 15 in Years 7-11; 10/11 at the International School and in the Sixth Form), which enables teachers to gain a detailed understanding of each individual student’s strengths and needs. We value independence of thought above mere acquisition of skills, 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.

Technology is used to support teaching and learning throughout the school, including the use of graphing and statistical software packages, interactive whiteboards, online learning, and in-class tablet computing. We use Microsoft Teams and OneNote as our online platforms.

The person

We are looking for a talented and passionate mathematician to teach Mathematics at all levels offered by the school (Years 7-13). 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 and age 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. Experience of teaching students for whom English is not their first language and/or of teaching in an international school environment is desirable, although not essential.

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. ECTs 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 new teachers and our recent report

from IStip generously praised our provision for ECTs.

Necessary qualifications

All applicants will be expected to have a good degree in Mathematics or a related subject and be able to demonstrate their teaching ability. d’Overbroeck’s does not require that its staff possess a PGCE or equivalent formal teaching qualification, though most members of staff do in fact have an appropriate qualification. 

Salary and pension

d’Overbroeck’s has its own salary scale (comparable to, or above the national scale) and pension scheme.

Teachers at d’Overbroeck’s also benefit from:

·        free cooked lunches during term-time

·        discounted membership rates for a nearby sports and leisure club

·        access to ‘We Care’ medical and counselling services

·        participation in the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme

·        fee discounts for children of staff attending d’Overbroeck’s School

Further information

If you would like any further information at this stage, please feel free to contact Stephen Creamer, the Vice Principal (Staff and Curriculum Operations), on 01865 688600 or stephen.creamer@doverbroecks.com.

Applications

Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a Teaching Post which can be downloaded from the website www.doverbroecks.com/posts. The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to

Human Resources

d'Overbroeck's

333 Banbury Road

Oxford

OX27PL

Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday 30th May 2023.

Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after the application deadline and we aim to interview before the end of term. Please also note that we reserve the right to shortlist candidates for interview and potentially make an appointment prior to this date.

Nord Anglia Education

In early 2021 d’Overbroeck’s was acquired by Nord Anglia Education, a leading premium international schools organisation. At the start of the 2022-23 academic year, NAE comprised 81 school in 32 countries, employing over 15,000 and teaching over 70,000 students.

You can find out more on their website: nordangliaeducation.com