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Teacher of Physics

Teacher of Physics

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Kent

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2021
Apply by:
1 February 2021

Job overview

Teacher of Physics

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract type: Full Time

Proposed Start Date: 19th April 2021

The highly successful, thriving and popular Science department is seeking a new Physics teacher to join in April 2021 on a full time permanent basis (although this negotiable).

The Physics department runs smoothly and our students achieve well across Key stages 3 to 5. Our core purpose is to fully engage all our students and ignite their curiosity and determination so they can achieve their full potential.  Staff benefit from a positive working environment with strong support for professional development and 3 specialist Physics laboratories within a science area comprising 11 laboratories, fully equipped for high quality teaching and learning. We are further supported by a Physics technician.

We welcome applications from creative and dynamic teachers who can contribute to this vision. The successful applicant will be someone who can inspire students. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and NQTs.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a successful and popular selective 11-18 school in the heart of the picturesque town of Tunbridge Wells. The town has easy access routes to/from London, the South Coast and Gatwick Airport. 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.

Further details and an application form are available from the website: www.twgsb.org.uk or from the School. Please note that we will only accept CV’s if they are accompanied by an application form.

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

Attached documents

About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

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

School Website

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