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Teacher of Business and Economics

Teacher of Business and Economics

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS / UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
6 February 2021

Job overview

Teacher of Business and Economics

Proposed Start Date: September 2021

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract type: Full Time and Permanent

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding Business and Economics teacher to join our successful and popular department. This new role will commence in September 2021, in preparation for our school expansion.

The ability to teach Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Business and Key Stage 5 Economics is essential. A willingness to participate in Enterprise Education would be an advantage. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and NQTs for this full-time permanent post at this popular and over-subscribed boys’ grammar school with mixed sixth form.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a successful and popular selective 11-18 school in the heart of the picturesque town of Tunbridge Wells. The town has easy access routes to/from London, the South Coast and Gatwick Airport. Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms.  We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.

Closing Date: 6th February 2021

Interviews: w/c 8th February 2021

Please note that we will only accept CV’s if they are accompanied by an application form. We shall review applications as we receive them.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Attached documents

About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Headteacher: Amanda Simpson

Location: Tunbridge Wells (TN4 9XB)

Type of School: Community Boys Grammar School

Kent Age range: 11 - 18

Gender: Boys with mixed Sixth Form

Number of students: 1388 plus 338 at Sixth Form

Average class size: 30 in KS3, 23 in KS4, 15 in Sixth Form

Number of teaching and support staff: 160

Date school established: 1956

External recognition: Good Ofsted and Investors in Careers Award

Performance data and Exam results

The School Context

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a successful and popular selective 11-18 dual-site school, with a site in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new campus in Sevenoaks.

At Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, our curriculum is underpinned by our school values of respect, excellence and determination. Our broad academic curriculum, delivered through the scheduled delivery of lessons and the diverse range of co-curricular activities, provides our students with the opportunity to develop into the individuals we know that they have the potential to become.

We are extremely proud of our excellent academic record and (as a selective school) are committed to achieving the highest standards. That said, our philosophy at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is that education is about personal development and should give young people every opportunity to explore and learn about the world around them. We hope to empower our students not only to achieve academic excellence but also to develop into global citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society.

Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys offers Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and other subject specialist training through the Kaizen Teaching School Alliance.


Living and working in Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells and its immediate environment present an ideal location in which to live and work. The elegance of the Pantiles with its variety of excellent shops and restaurants, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, especially The High Weald, and the wide range of cultural and sporting facilities ensure that there is much to encourage even the most dedicated professional to enjoy some relaxation. The surrounding villages provide excellent residential property within a commutable distance. Tunbridge Wells is also within an hour’s reach of London and is well-served by Gatwick Airport, Ebbsfleet and Ashford for Eurostar connections.

The School benefits from its proximity to Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. Staff receive a discounted membership. Facilities include swimming pool, diving pool, all the latest gym & fitness equipment, an extensive programme of group exercise classes, indoor cycling studio, kids soft play, café and high-spec changing rooms.

Childcare: The Sports Centre also has a nursery which is popular with staff at TWGSB who have pre-school children.

Benefits

  • TWGSB staff benefits include:
  • Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution
  • Free Flu Vaccinations
  • Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
  • Free Eye Tests
  • Paid Moving Day
  • Car Parking on site
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to Kent Rewards (inc Cycle2work, Adult Education discount, discounted high      street cards and vouchers atover 1,200 national and local retailers).
  • Access to health and wellbeing resources.
  • Access to a local nursery (pretty much on site!)

More info can be found here: Welcome to Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (twgsb.org.uk) 

School Website

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Applications closed