Teacher of English

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 effective Faculty. 

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented teacher of English to complete our highly successful team. With recent significant curriculum change we have embraced and carefully planned for the effective delivery of our courses; we would welcome your contribution to this exciting time in our subject area. The English team is incredibly enthusiastic, driven and collaborative. Our students are hardworking and have a really positive attitude to learning. We are also fortunate to have a brand new 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. In 2018 we achieved 94% 9-4.  We follow a rigorous and challenging curriculum and aim to extend and inspire students with literature and opportunities for creativity. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who has some experience of teaching at Key Stage 5.  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.

You

Our ideal candidate will be a committed practitioner who shares our vision ‘Let your light so shine – Be the best you can be’. You will have the ability to teach up to A ‘Level/ Key Stage 5. This post would be suitable for an NQT looking for a supportive and well-structured NQT programme to start in July 2019. Alternatively, a TLR may be available for a suitable candidate as a Head of Year.

Benefits

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; discounted on site Gym membership; Childcare vouches; cycle to work loan scheme and good relationships with a local estate agent for those relocating or renting. Also, free on-site parking and free breakfast every day.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form

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.

Applications submitted in writing to recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk or via the TES

Closing Date: 9am Friday29th March 2019

Applications will not be considered from speculative recruitment agencies. We will only accept direct applications at this time.