Transition Teacher - For September 2022

Transition Teacher

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form

MPS/UPS | Outer London

Full-time | Required for September 2022

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. This new post is an exciting and innovative opportunity to reshape SEND student’s introduction to secondary education.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and committed Primary School Teacher, to provide high quality teaching to small groups of students that may otherwise struggle to access the key stage 3 curriculum. Our successful candidate will develop the Academy’s offering of a supportive and nurturing environment for those with additional needs, creating a platform for a successful secondary school experience. 

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 be a highly motivated professional, with a real understanding of potential barriers to learning, able to work creatively with students and implement strategies to overcome them.

You will have working knowledge of National Curriculum, KS1 and KS2 requirements and SEND Code of Practice. Candidates with experience of working with students with SEND/ Autism and SEMH needs are particularly desirable.

This post is negotiable to be part-time or full-time, required for September 2022. 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 employee benefits include Teachers Pension scheme; discounted on-site Gym membership; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; free flu jabs and on-site parking. We like to get involved in the fun stuff too, supporting charity events and taking every opportunity to get together and have a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.

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.

Closing Date: 23/05/2022 (Midday)

Interviews: 25/05/2022

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable candidate apply. We therefore advise all potential candidate’s to submit as early as possible. Referees will be contacted prior to interview unless stated.

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.