Teacher of Art & Textiles

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 creative and engaging and Teacher of Art and Textiles to join our highly effective Faculty. 

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and committed teacher, to work within an innovative and successful Practical Arts Faculty. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional who has a real love for their subject and the capacity to use creative approaches in their teaching. We have a hardworking, well-staffed department with a strong team ethos. 

Our ideal candidate will be a committed practitioner who shares our vision ‘Let your light so shine – Be the best you can be’. You will have the ability to teach ideally up to A ‘Level/Key Stage 5. A candidate who can teach Textiles is particularly desirable. This post would be suitable for an NQT looking for a supportive and well-structured NQT programme to start in September 2020. 

Why work for Tolworth Girls’?

Employee wellbeing 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. We have recently 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.

Benefits

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. 

Teacher Testimonial

Art & DT NQT, started September 2019

‘Every day I feel so lucky to be part of such a positive school like Tolworth.  The departments I work with are so incredibly welcoming and kind and have made my time starting here such an enjoyable experience. The whole school makes coming into work such a pleasure and each class you welcome into your room are keen, excited and ready to learn new experiences and push themselves to be the best they can be.  

There is a real buzz and energy at Tolworth Girls’, from the staff and the pupils where no day is ever the same.  I really do feel incredibly blessed to work at such a fantastic school and work alongside such great colleagues and friends.’

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.

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 11 May 2020

Due to current circumstances we are taking advantage of running virtual interviews via Zoom, with HOD and a member of SLT. A provisional offer can be made for September 2020 start, subject to satisfactory references and a lesson observation.