Teacher of Physics
St Clare's, Oxford
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- End August 2020
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2020
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional Physics Teacher to teach students on the International Baccalaureate programme, and on our Pre-IB and IGCSE Middle School Programmes.
St Clare’s is the longest established IB World School in England. We remain faithful to its original mission which is to advance international education and understanding. There are over forty nationalities represented at the college, giving us a truly international feel and a rich diversity of cultural perspectives amongst the student body. Our students achieve outstanding results in the IB Diploma with an average score of 37 points in 2019. University destinations include leading UK institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London, but also a wide range of highly regarded Universities in the US, Europe and Asia.
Students are highly motivated; class sizes are small and working conditions are exceptional.
This is a permanent full-time appointment however we will consider applications for substantial part time (at least 0.75 FTE) employment.
The successful candidate can expect to teach all three programmes. There may also be the possibility of teaching a second science or maths for a suitably qualified candidate.
Previous IB teaching experience is not essential.
The Person
We are looking for a talented and inspiring Physics Teacher, who is passionate about teaching and bringing out the best in students. You will have a good degree in Physics or in a closely related subject.
The Benefits
As well as a great working environment, the College offers:
• A very competitive salary and pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A free lunch
• Interest-free travel loans
• An employee assistance scheme
The full Job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website at https://www.stclares.ac.uk/contact-us/recruitment-and-careers/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment and contracts are issued subject to satisfactory references and outcomes on all necessary pre-employment checks including DBS records and establishing the right to work in the UK. Some or all of these checks may have been undertaken before an offer is made.
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About St Clare's, Oxford
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College mission:
to advance international education and understanding
Statement of values and beliefs
St. Clare’s welcomes students and staff of all nationalities and cultures who will benefit from, and contribute to, our learning community. Living and studying together, we learn from one another. We are enriched and challenged by a diversity of views and ideas. In this environment, international education and understanding are advanced.
The College aims to provide an environment where our students and our staff:
• develop their intellects, their imagination and independence of mind.
• engage in creative, aesthetic and physical activities.
• learn from, and contribute to our local community.
• develop a sense of environmental awareness and responsibility to the international community.
• value honesty, compassion and intercultural understanding
• take personal responsibility for work and conduct
Our shared experience is challenging, rigorous and stimulating and is supported by student-staff relations based on mutual respect and high expectations. We are committed to extending this experience to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
St. Clare’s seeks to nurture in our students a life-long passion for learning and an enduring commitment to global citizenship.
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