Teacher of English - For January '25!

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 enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our highly successful Faculty.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented teacher of English to start with us in January 2025. This post is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher, including those interested in teaching English as a second subject. Over the past few years, we have embraced curriculum change and planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love of literature alongside the skills to equip our students to flourish as articulate members of the community. We offer English Literature, Literature & Language, and Media Studies at A level and are incredibly proud of our department provision; we welcome your contribution to this thriving part of the school. The English team is incredibly enthusiastic, supportive and driven. Our students are hardworking and have a really positive attitude to learning.

Our academic success speaks for itself; Tolworth students achieve high academic standards and make very good progress with well above average results. We continue to attain highly, with over a third of our GCSE cohort gaining a grade 7 or above.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who is motivated, hard-working, and excited to deliver the English curriculum to our students. If you feel you would like to contribute to the future development of our school and English department then we would very much welcome your application.

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 and a mentor for ECT’s, with a tailored induction programme, to suit you. We have many colleagues across school trained as 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; eye care scheme and cycle to work scheme. We have regular social events and various fundraising activities. Plus, lots of widely used free initiatives for all employees such as, free on-site parking; flu jab vouchers; staff book club; prize draws and much more! 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 2023 confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form remains 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.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Academy’s due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.