Teacher of Art and Textiles

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a thriving community school with a healthy and open attitude to progress and change. The Academy is at an exciting stage of development, with an increasing sixth form and new buildings underway. The community provides a purposeful learning environment for both students and staff, stressing the importance of creativity, independence, celebration and empathy.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and talented practitioner of Art who is committed to raising the expectations and achievements of our young people within this innovative, imaginative and extremely successful Department. We are looking for an inspirational individual with creativity, enthusiasm, sensitivity, resilience, strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to motivate young people.

Our students are hard-working and have a really positive attitude to learning. 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 are looking for someone who can adapt their skills through a range of disciplines throughout all Key Stages including Art, Textiles and Photography.

Our academic success speaks for itself; Tolworth students achieve high academic standards and make very good progress with above average results. In 2015, 74% of all students achieved 5 or more A* - C grades at GCSE including English and Maths, with 25% gaining 5 or more A* or A grades. Our 3 year average is 70% gaining 5 or more A* - C grades including English and Maths and 85% gaining 5 A – C grades.

Success at GCSE and A Level across the Art disciplines (Art, Textiles & Photography) at Tolworth is second to none. Year on year, GCSE students attain 100% A*-C grade with most students attaining A & A* grades, and this success continues through to excellent A’ Level achievement. This highly creative department has a renowned reputation within the borough schools and local community for the Creative Arts.

Our students 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. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities for students to extend their learning. Our staff are dynamic, dedicated and committed to ensuring all of our student's achieve success; we attract and retain well qualified and enthusiastic teachers.

If you feel you have the drive, energy and ambition to contribute to the future development of our academy and sixth form then we would very much welcome your application. Applications are equally welcome from NQT’s, who will benefit from a bespoke programme of professional development.

Application forms and further details, including the school prospectus, are available at www.tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk

CV’s submitted without an application form will not be considered. You must complete the application form electronically and email it as soon as you are ready but no later than the closing date to recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk  

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Thursday 5th May 2016
Interviews will take place on Monday 9th May 2016

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form
Fullers Way North
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7LQ
Telephone: 020 8397 3854
Fax: 020 8974 2600
Email: recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk+
Website: www.tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk
No on Roll: 1302 (approx. 300 in mixed Sixth Form)