Teacher of Textiles with Art

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and talented practitioner of Textiles with Art who is committed to raising the expectations and achievements of our young people within this innovative, imaginative and extremely successful Department area. We are looking for an inspirational individual with creativity, enthusiasm, sensitivity, resilience, strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to motivate young people.

Our students are hard-working and have a really positive attitude to learning. 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 are looking for someone who can adapt their skills through a range of disciplines throughout all Key Stages including Art, Textiles, Ceramics and Photography.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a thriving community Academy with a healthy and open attitude to progress and change. The Academy is at an exciting stage of development, with new buildings planned. 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.

GCSE progress is very good at TGS with most students achieving above average results. In 2016 we are in the top 20% of schools in England for attainment and progress.

Our sixth form students achieved another set of outstanding results in 2016, exceeding all targets set. 40% of A level entries achieved at least an A*-B. Nearly three quarters of all entries achieved at least a grade C.

This post is part time Maternity Cover required from September 2017.

Our successful candidate will enjoy staff benefits include discounted local Gym Membership and preferred rates with local Hairdressers. We operate the Childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work loan scheme and we also have good relationships with a local estate agent.

Application forms and further details, including the school prospectus, are available from the vacancies page of our website. CV’s submitted without an application form will not be considered.

CV’s submitted without an application form will not be considered. Applications are submitted to recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk by the closing date.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 26th June 2017

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: recruitment@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk
Website: www.tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk
No on Roll: 1263 (approx. 300 in mixed Sixth Form)