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Teacher of Science - Biology or Chemistry - Possibility of Lead Practitioner Post

Teacher of Science - Biology or Chemistry - Possibility of Lead Practitioner Post

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form

Kingston upon Thames

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 April 2017

Job overview

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Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a thriving community school with a healthy and open attitude to progress and change. The school is at an exciting stage of development, with an increasing sixth form and new buildings underway. The community provides a purposeful learning environment for both students and staff, stressing the importance of creativity, independence, celebration and empathy. Staff and students enjoy positive working relationships making it a happy place to work.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work within a dedicated and pioneering science team. Our students are hardworking and have a really positive attitude to learning. We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled practicioner who has a real love for science and the capacity to use creative approaches in their teaching. We have a hardworking, well-staffed department with a very strong team ethos.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach general Sciences and Chemistry up to KS5. You will be excited by the opportunity to further develop our bright and keen young people. Our students thrive in a culture of achievement and success; we have high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities for students to extend their learning.

For new colleagues you will enjoy a well-structured induction programme, followed by a continuous cycle of continued professional development opportunities, both internally and externally. We always seek to promote opportunities internally and colleagues will enjoy a warm and friendly team of dedicated specialists in school.

Staff benefits include discounted local Gym membership and preferred rates with local hairdressers, Childcare voucher scheme, and cycle to work loan scheme, good relationships with a local estate agent.

Our staff are dynamic, dedicated and committed to ensuring all of our student’s achieve success; we attract and retain well qualified and enthusiastic teachers as we invest in our colleagues as well as providing a structured induction programme for all new colleagues at every level and always promoting opportunities internally.

If you feel you have the drive, energy and ambition to contribute to the future development of our school and sixth form then we would very much welcome your application. Applications are equally welcome from NQT’s, who will benefit from our bespoke programme of professional development.

CV’s submitted without an application form will not be considered. You must complete the application form electronically and email it as soon as you are ready but no later than the closing date to recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Tuesday 18th April.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where we find suitable applications and so we advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible as we may choose to interview shortly after receipt.

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form
Fullers Way North
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7LQ
Telephone: 020 8397 3854
Fax: 020 8974 2600
Email: tolworthgirls@tgs.rbksch.org
Website: www.tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk
No on Roll: 1253 (241 in mixed Sixth Form)

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About Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a thriving Academy with a healthy and open attitude to progress and change.  Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in September 2017, staff are aspirational for their pupils and want the best for them. Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. They have positive attitudes to learning in class and their conduct around the school is exemplary.

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Applications closed