Teacher of Physics

Teacher of Physics,  Kingston upon Thames

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, new buildings planned and the possible opening of a primary free school.  The community provides a purposeful learning environment for both students and staff, stressing the importance of creativity, independence, celebration and empathy.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work within an innovative and successful Science team. Our students are hardworking 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 a well-qualified scientist  to teach Physics up to A Level and all sciences up to KS4. 

Our academic success speaks for itself; Tolworth students achieve high academic standards and make very good progress with above average results, 74% achieved 5 or more A* - C grades including English and Maths, with 25% gaining 5 or more A* or A grades.  Our 3 year average is 75% Grade A-C in English and Maths and 85% gaining 5 A - C grades.

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.  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.

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 a bespoke programme of professional development.

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.

Closing date for application is 12 noon Monday 28th April 2014 

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: 1302 (approx. 300 in mixed Sixth Form)