Teacher of English - For Easter 2023

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 an engaging and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our highly successful Faculty.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented teacher of English to start with us after Easter, on 17 April 2023. This post is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher. Over the past few years we have embraced curriculum change and planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love of literature alongside the skills to equip our students to flourish as articulate members of the community. We offer English Literature, Literature & Language, and Media Studies at A level and are incredibly proud of our department provision; we welcome your contribution to this thriving part of the school. The English team is incredibly enthusiastic, supportive and driven. Our students are hardworking and have a really positive attitude to learning. We are also fortunate to have a modern building to be teaching in, with interactive whiteboards. 

Our academic success speaks for itself; Tolworth students achieve high academic standards and make very good progress with well above average results. We continue to attain highly, with approximately a third of our GCSE cohort gaining a grade 7 or above.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who is motivated, hard-working, and excited to deliver the English curriculum to our students. If you feel you would like to contribute to the future development of our school and English department then we would very much welcome your application.

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 ECT’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.

Employee wellbeing is a key part of our values, we have a wide range of incentives to engage staff and ensure they are appreciated and feel valued. Our benefits include Teachers Pension scheme; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; free flu jabs; discounted membership for the on-site gym and on-site parking. We have an employee assistance programme, which includes free counselling services, plus across school we offer colleagues many opportunities for training, development and coaching. We like to get involved in the fun stuff too, supporting charity events and taking every opportunity to get together and have a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.

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.

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.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should suitable candidates apply. We therefore advise all potential candidate’s to submit as early as possible. Application is VIA TES and referees will be contacted prior to interview or as stated in candidates application. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning you may be asked to comment on it at interview.  

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.