Subject Lead Music

Subject Lead of Music

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form

MPS | UPS | Outer London +TLR (£2000pa)

Full-time

Required for January 2021

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. We are looking to appoint a collaborative and inspirational subject leader of Music, to join our highly effective Practical Arts Faculty, in January 2021.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hardworking teacher looking to expand and develop a highly successful department, housing state of the art facilities, including a new recording studio, several practice rooms and specialist classrooms. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational professional who has a real love for their subject, and the drive to use creative approaches in their teaching. You will join our pioneering and highly successful Faculty and will take an active role in the wider school community.

Our students are hardworking and have a positive attitude to learning; they thrive in a culture of achievement and success. We have high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. The faculty is committed to ensuring that students are given opportunities to develop their learning with a wide range of extra-curricular experiences, trips and clubs.

We also welcome applications from those who may need to give notice and require a later start date than January 2021.

Application deadline is midday on Friday 4th December to interview in school, the following week.

Why work for Tolworth Girls’?

Employee well-being is a key part of our values, we offer a wide range of incentives to engage colleagues to ensure they are appreciated and feel valued. Regular professional development, is a key focus for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff. All new colleagues get a buddy and a mentor for NQT’s, with a tailored induction programme, to suit you. Recently, we trained 24 colleagues across school to be Mental Health first aiders and all staff receive support, information and guidance on mental health and their personal journey.

Our benefits include a Pension scheme; discounted on-site Gym membership; early finish for all half and end of terms; discounted fees with a local nursery; regular socials; Christmas and end of year parties and various fundraising activities. Plus, lots of widely used free initiatives for all employees such as, Yoga classes; monthly healthy breakfast; on-site parking; flu jab vouchers; staff book club; prize draws and much more! We have a dedicated newly refurbished staffroom, with free tea and coffee for all, a great space to network and get some down time.

Accreditations

Our last OFSTED Inspection in September 2017 confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is an Outstanding school in all areas. In 2018 we also received World Class School Accreditation, supporting our absolute committed to providing the very best education for our students.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. The School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.