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Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

d'Overbroeck's

Oxfordshire

  • 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 2017
Apply by:
1 May 2017

Job overview

Teacher of Music (Part-time) 

To start in September 2017

Post Summary:

  • We are seeking a talented teacher to join our strong and creative Music department.
  • The post is part-time but for a teacher able to teach a second subject the post could be near full-time.
  • d’Overbroeck’s has its own pay scale and pension scheme.
  • For further information about the school and the post, visit: www.doverbroecks.com/posts
  • Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2 May 2017


The Post and the Department

The Music department is led by Dr Philip Purvis and he is assisted by three colleagues, one of whom specialises in Music Technology. All students study Music in Years 7-9 and the uptake of Music at GCSE and Music and Music Technology at A level is strong and continues to grow. Instrumental tuition, which is popular across the school, is provided by several peripatetic teachers. The Department offers a rich extracurricular programme. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an able and enthusiastic Music teacher to join this outstanding department as we move to additional purpose-built facilities. We are looking to recruit a well-qualified, motivated and innovative professional with a passion for teaching who is genuinely committed to enabling every pupil to enjoy Music and achieve their potential. 


Teaching

The post comprises:

  • Teaching Music throughout the age range of the school, including GCSE and A Level (the school uses EdExcel for both qualifications). 
  • Assisting with the teaching of A Level Music Technology.
  • Helping develop and being actively involved in the School’s extra-curricular music provision
  • Assisting in developing the individual instrument tuition which is provided by a team of peripatetic musicians.

Class sizes throughout the school are small (maximum 15 in Years 7-11, 10 at the Sixth Form). 

Part time or Full time

The post is part-time. However, applicants seeking a full-time or near full-time post must be able to contribute to the teaching of a second subject.

Necessary Qualifications

All applicants will be expected to have a good degree in Music and proven teaching skills. d’Overbroeck’s does not require that its staff possess a PGCE or equivalent formal teaching qualification, though many members of staff have an appropriate qualification. 

Salary and pension

d’Overbroeck’s has its own salary scale and pension scheme. 

Applications

Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a Teaching Post which can be downloaded from the web-site 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 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 Tuesday 2 May 2017. 

Interviewees are likely to be required to teach a lesson on the day of their interview. Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after short-listing.

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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Applications closed