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Job Description
All applicants should read the following information:

• Notes for all job applicants
• Additional information for teachers on pre-university courses

Background to the post
This is a full-time post teaching Mathematics on pre-university courses for students aged 15-20. It is initially a two-year position to provide cover for a colleague taking study leave. However, there is the possibility that a longer term or permanent appointment might arise during the contract.

The post
The post is primarily teaching for the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme, for which three courses are offered:

Higher level:
A demanding programme for able Mathematicians. IB Higher level is above A level in standard.

Standard level Mathematics:
This is also a demanding course requiring strong background and ability. The programme contains a broad range of topics and is designed to provide strong support for those who wish to pursue studies with a substantial mathematic content, such as chemistry, economics, geography and business, but who do not need to study Maths at Higher level

Standard level Mathematical Studies:
This course is designed to develop the skills needed to cope with the mathematical demands of a technological society. It primarily, but not exclusively addresses the interests of students who will not pursue Maths further.

Maths is a compulsory subject within the IB Diploma, and therefore a key subject within the College. St. Clare's is one of the leading IB institutions in the world, and the longest established IB school in England. Our extensive experience and profile, and the fact that all our sixth form teaching is associated with the IB Diploma (or pre-IB) provides an environment which gives a unique opportunity to consolidate experience of IB Maths teaching. Teaching may also include Mathematics on the one year pre-IB course. There is also the possibility of teaching on the one year University Foundation Course.

Terms and conditions
Salary is on the national main pay scale for qualified teachers, according to qualifications and experience. A St. Clare's allowance is paid in addition.

Teaching load and length of year 735 student contact hours distributed over 175 teaching days. This averages out to 21 hours per week, although actual teaching load may vary from term to term. Availability is for 185 days per year, with staff and parent meetings and professional development taking place on non-teaching days.

In addition teachers are also expected

• to be involved in activities with students outside class contact hours for at least 36 hours per year
• to make a reasonable contribution to College thinking and development, for instance by membership of working parties
• to undertake personal professional development.

Additional responsibilities as a Personal Tutor, with an additional allowance, are available.

Hours of work Classes are timetabled between 09.00 and 16.15, Monday to Friday. Activities and meetings are scheduled from 16.15 onwards, before and after supper. Teachers are expected to be available for teaching and meetings between 09.00 and 18.00, but are not required to be on the premises except for scheduled activities. Some weekend attendance is required for parents' meetings, open days and graduation.

Pension National pension scheme for teachers administered by the Teachers' Pensions Agency.

Other benefits
Assistance with relocation expenses.
Free lunch in the dining room or café/bar on working days.

New students arrive in late August / early September (Thursday 1 September in 2005), and the academic year for teachers starts on Tuesday 29 August.

Further enquiries and applications
Applications to include a CV and names and contact details of two referees should be sent to:
The Principal
St. Clare's, Oxford, 139 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AL
Tel: 01865 552031
Fax: +44 1865 310002
Email: recruitment@stclares.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 11 March 2005

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