Teacher of Biology

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a thriving community school with a healthy and open attitude to progress and change. The school is at an exciting stage of development, with an increasing sixth form and new building which opened in September 2017. The community provides a purposeful learning environment for both students and staff, stressing the importance of creativity, independence, celebration and empathy. Staff and students enjoy positive working relationships making it a happy place to work.

Our very successful and thriving Science department is looking for a well-qualified teacher of Biology or general science up to and including KS5 to join us in January 2018. You will join our well-resourced and collaborative Science department consisting on 12 dedicated laboratories, 3 of which are brand new and 2 prep rooms housing our dedicated teacm of techinicians. TGS is a school where students are well motivated and 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. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible, committed to raising attainment and removing barriers to improve life chances of our young people. We are looking for candidates with drive, energy and ambition to contribute to the future development of our School and Sixth Form. Applications are equally welcome from NQTs, who will benefit from a bespoke programme of professional development.

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form are an excellent school and are very much at the heart of our local community. 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 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.

CVs submitted without an application form will not be considered. Applications are submitted to recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk. Tolworth Girls School reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed, so we advise you to send your application as soon as possible.

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: 1263 (approx. 300 in mixed Sixth Form)