Teacher of Business and Economics
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2024
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2024
Job overview
If you are a Business and Economics teacher that is passionate about delivering excellent lessons, and motivated by developing the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers who understand and question the economic systems around them, then read on!
We wish to appoint a dedicated and outstanding Business and Economics teacher to join our highly successful and popular department. This role is due to commence after Easter 2024 and is a result of the continued expansion of student numbers on the department at both GCSE and A Level.
The successful applicant will have high expectations, and will be a reflective practitioner who is always keen to develop and improve their teaching. They will appreciate their role in helping our students to have high aspirations, and they will share our belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. 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 (in particular Young Enterprise) would be an advantage. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs for post. A willingness to teach in another subject would be advantageous.
For the right candidate, there is a potential TLR 2b for Head of Year which can be included with this (please see other job post for the role and responsibilities for this).
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding and rapidly improving selective grammar school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change benefitting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021.
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.
Please note that we will only accept CV’s if they are accompanied by an application form, which can be found on our website: Vacancies - we shall review applications as we receive them so apply early to avoid delay! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role
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. Applicants will be also be expected to complete appropriate training including safeguarding and Prevent and sign Staff and Governors’ codes of conduct.
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About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
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- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- St. John's Road, Tunbridge Wells
- Kent
- TN4 9XB
- United Kingdom
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: 1178 plus 328 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 site based 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 Assistant Programme via Health Assure
- 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 and over 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: https://www.twgsb.org.uk/1427/school-site-expansion
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