Teacher of Humanities - For January '23

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 Humanities Teacher to join our highly effective EBACC Faculty.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and organised teacher, to work within an innovative and successful team. 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. Our large Faculty covers Geography, History, Religious Studies, Modern Foreign Languages, Philosophy and Ethics, which are all taught up to KS5. We have a hardworking, specialist Faculty with a strong team ethos. 

Our ideal candidate will be a committed practitioner who shares our vision to ‘Let your light so shine – Be the best you can be’. In your application, please detail your teaching experience at which key stage. Applicants who are able to teach more than one subject are particularly desirable.

This post is full-time, maternity cover, required for January 2023. Pay scale is MPS/UPS Outer London.

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 with a tailored induction programme, to suit you. We also have trained Coaches to support and mentor colleagues across school. We also have trained 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; discounted fees with a local nursery; regular socials 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.

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.

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applicants apply. We therefore advise all potential candidates to submit as early as possible. Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable candidate apply.

Application is via TES and referees will be contacted prior to interview.