full-time required from late August 2008
Please read in conjunction with Notes for applicants and Additional information for teachers of IB courses.The post
This role represents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher of Chemistry to teach a timetable comprising primarily their specialist subject at International Baccalaureate level. Class size is a maximum of 15 (for IB Chemistry there is a limit of 9 due to lab size) and the students are invariably well-behaved and keen to learn. These are optimal conditions for a teacher to plan and deliver excellent lessons in a supportive and collegial environment. This post is for a full-time teacher of Chemistry on International Baccalaureate and Preparatory IB courses. All IB students (about 230 students) must take a Group 4 i.e. Sciences subject. All Pre-IB students take a Humanities course. The teacher would be expected to take classes at IB level as well as contribute to teaching on the Pre-IB course.Chemistry at St. Clare's
Higher level IB Chemistry is approximately equivalent to A2 level. Standard level is in between A2 level and (I)GCSE. Higher level classes have 4 hours/week of teaching, while Standard level classes have 3 hours per week in IB1 and 2.5 hours per week in IB2. Pre-IB Chemistry classes have 4 hours per week. Pre-IB Chemistry would be similar in standard to (I)GCSE single or double award Science. There are usually up to 9 students in each IB Chemistry class. IB Chemistry is a very popular option with approximately 30-40 students choosing it each year. The IB Chemistry results are excellent. Sciences are an integral part of the IB programme. All IB students must take at least one Science subject, though many opt to take two. Physics, Chemistry, Biology are all offered at both Higher and Standard level. In addition, Ecosystems and Societies (a transdisciplinary subject) is offered at standard level either as a Science or as an Individuals and Societies subject. The Pre-IB course is a College-devised programme which offers up to one year of preparation in academic subjects and English Language (as necessary) to students not yet ready to begin the IB programme. While some students come for the whole year, others join the programme for one or two terms. We also accept a number of students, principally from Brazil, who are taking a study break from their own schools, to which they will return to complete secondary education. Up to 40 students are currently enrolled on this programme. There are up to 12 students in Pre-IB Science classes. Pre-IB Science is taught on a modular basis and includes General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics modules. Pre-IB Science/Chemistry classes have 4 hours per week. Pre-IB Chemistry would be similar in standard to (I)GCSE single or double award Science. Science is also offered as part of the St. Clare's IB introduction and review courses in the summer, and possibly revision courses at Easter. While teaching on this programme is not required, there are openings for members of the department to undertake this.Science department
Currently there are eleven teaching members of the department, including the Head of Department. There are also two science laboratory technicians. There are 4 laboratories for Science teaching, one each for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies. The labs are small (as are our class sizes) but well equipped. In addition there are two Science prep rooms. All laboratories are equipped with ceiling-mounted digital projectors. More information on subject content can be found here.The person
Essential requirements- degree and PGCE (or equivalent)
- ability to teach your subject to IB level, A2 level or equivalent
- an excellent and innovative classroom practitioner
- willingness to contribute to the life of a busy boarding school
- efficiency and flexibility
- ability to offer another subject to IB and/or Pre-IB level
- experience of working in an international environment
- experience of working with students of different language / educational backgrounds
Terms and conditions
Salaries for full-time teachers are based on the St. Clare's pay scale (in excess of the main professional scale for maintained schools), according to qualifications and experience. A full-time teacher with six years' experience can expect to earn in the region of £36,800. A teacher new to the profession can expect to earn in the region of £29,500. In both cases the salaries include £3,000 for the responsibility of being a Personal Tutor. The academic year for IB and Pre-IB teaching is 35 weeks from late August until mid-June (with appropriate breaks that are largely synchronised with local schools). Classes are timetabled between 09:00 and 16:15, Monday to Friday. Teachers are provided with free lunch in the dining room or café on working days. Pension: The teacher may be entitled to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme. The teacher's contribution is 6.4% of pensionable salary, but the percentage is subject to review from time to time. Life Assurance: If the teacher is a member of the Teachers' Pension Scheme the cover is three times the average salary less any lump sum benefits already paid. Fee reductions are offered for children attending the College. Residential accommodation may be available, but only in conjunction with appointment as a resident house warden.Applications
Please apply by detailed letter enclosing:- a detailed letter explaining how you would be particularly suited to this position
- a full CV to include a full employment history with names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of all previous employers where you have worked with students aged under 18
- details of three referees to include addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers (please ensure they know they may be contacted and will respond promptly)
St. Clare's, Oxford, 139 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AL
Tel: +44 (0)1865 517368
Fax: +44 (0)1865 310002
Email: recruitment@stclares.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 14 May 2008
Appointments will be subject to CRB check and satisfactory references. Please note that CVs without a suitable accompanying letter and/or details of referees with be discarded
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