Teacher of Physics
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:
- 23 April 2018
Job overview
This is an opportunity to join an exceptionally talented and successful department
The OCR specification is used at GCSE (OCR Gateway), and A level (OCR A); at our International Section students study the iGCSE (Edexcel).
There is a significant uptake of Physics in the Sixth Form; with around 35 students in the Lower Sixth. Results are consistently strong at both GCSE and A level; every year some students go on to study Physics or Engineering related courses at top universities. We run an Oxbridge/extension program to support this.
Teachers are usually asked to teach in two of the three sections of the school (Sixth Form; Years 7-11; The International Section). This particular post is most likely to involve teaching in the Sixth Form and the International Section (iGCSE in years 10 and 11), although this is open to negotiation.
Outside of lessons we are keen to provide students with opportunities for extension and support- with drop in clinics for support, STEM clubs at 7-11 and the Sixth Form, and Physics related trips.
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. Our recent report from ISTIP generously praised our provision for NQTs.
Graduates who have not completed a PGCE receive an extensive in-house training programme. Several of our current teachers in other departments joined d’Overbroeck’s directly from university and have followed this route. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer support and training to NQTs and recent graduates.
Applications
Applicants should submit a fully completed Application form, and submit this, along with a full CV and covering letter 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 24 April 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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