Teacher of Health & Social Care | with opportunity as Subject Lead - For September 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 committed Teacher of Health & Social care to join our highly effective Faculty in September 2023.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and organised teacher, to work within an innovative and successful Faculty. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional, who has a real love for their subject and the capacity to use creative approaches in their teaching. We have a hardworking, specialist department with a friendly and supportive team ethos. This post is a Maternity cover fixed-term for 1 year and we encourage applications from candidates who may also like to be considered for responsibility as subject lead.

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 Health and Social Care up to Key Stage 5 and may be able to contribute to the teaching in other Social Science areas including Sociology, Criminology and Psychology.

This post is a full-time from September 2023, Maternity cover.

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 many colleagues across school trained as Mental Health first aiders and all staff receive support, information and guidance on mental health and their personal journey.

Our benefits include Teachers Pension scheme; discounted on-site Gym membership; eye care scheme and cycle to work scheme. We have regular social events and various fundraising activities. Plus, lots of widely used free initiatives for all employees such as, on-site parking; flu jab vouchers; staff book club; prize draws and much more! We have a dedicated staffroom, with free tea and coffee for all, a great space to network and get some down time.

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.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Academy’s due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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. Referees will be contacted prior to interview or as stated in candidates application.

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.