Head of Religious Studies
Tomlinscote School
Frimley
- Expired
- Salary:
- London Fringe Pay Scale + TLR 2a (£4,310)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2017
Job overview
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead this highly aspirational department within this ‘Outstanding’ school. The school value the department and therefore deliver the GCSE RS course for all students, starting in Year 9 and following the AQA Specification A syllabus. The successful candidate will be expected to take a lead on raising achievement in an enthusiastic and forward thinking department.
Religious Studies is part of the successful and supportive Humanities faculty, which through a collaborative approach is fully focused on ensuring that all students reach their potential. All students have access to iPads.
This is a highly successful mixed comprehensive school of approximately 1600 students, with 260 attending our Sixth Form College. We are successful because standards, facilities and learning are excellent. Our GCSE results are consistently high, with a ‘significantly positive’ value added score, our ‘disadvantaged’ students outperforming non-disadvantaged across the country and subject results being well above national averages. The most recent Ofsted inspection judged the school to be “Outstanding”; this was also the judgement for Teaching. Inspectors noted that, “Much of the school’s success is due to a focus on improving teaching and monitoring students’ progress regularly”.
For further details please see the School Vacancies section of our website, www.tomlinscoteschool.com.
Any questions regarding the position telephone 01276 709050 ext. 233 or email: applications@tomlinscoteschool.com
Closing Date: 9 am, Monday 25th September 2017
Tomlinscote is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS will be required for the person appointed.
Executive Principal: Mr I Hylan
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Surrey GU16 8PY
About Tomlinscote School
Tomlinscote School is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed comprehensive school of approximately 1500 students, with approximately 90 teachers and 40 members of support staff . Our staff enjoy working here because our standards, facilities and staff well-being are excellent.
Our students are a pleasure to teach and make excellent progress as shown by the positive examination data. All Tomlinscote students and staff have their own iPad to enhance learning inside or outside of the classroom.
Tomlinscote is a really successful school where you can flourish and develop your career. It is a school where you can teach effectively in classrooms with students that have a thirst to learn. Furthermore it is a place where you will be valued and your well-being is considered as being really important.
Tomlinscote is now part of The Prospect Trust which provides an opportunity to teach Sixth Form as well.
In return we offer excellent staff benefits:
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities
- iPad's for teaching staff
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free counselling service
- Free eye tests
- Flexible Leave of Absence policy
Tomlinscote is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS will be required for the person appointed.
Principal : Rob Major
The Prospect Trust
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