Specialist Teacher for Specific Learning Needs - Part-time

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5443-247T
• Posted:05/06/2023
• Pay:MPS to UPS depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:26/06/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 26 June 2023

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Specialist Teacher for Specific Learning Needs

Part-time: 2 days per week

Permanent, starting September 2023

Salary: MPS - UPS depending on experience (a SEN allowance may be available, depending on qualifications and experience)      

We are seeking an efficient, well-organised and enthusiastic Specialist Teacher for Specific Learning Needs to join our committed and hard-working SEN team.

Join our friendly SEN Team

You will provide one-to-one and small group teaching for students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) to improve literacy and study skills.  Woking closely with the SENCO and Assistant SENCOs, the successful candidate will also support the school with staff induction and CPD training to ensure the best support for students in the classroom.

Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK.  In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

A community where everyone is valued and supported to success

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and constantly work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

• 5 Additional INSET days a year
• No afterschool meetings
• Staff laptop and dedicated staff work areas
• Free use of our Fitness suite
• Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs
• Ample parking and electric car charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active staff community and socials

Your personal development, our priority

There is individualised professional development to support your career.  We are an International Baccalaureate World School – IB experience is beneficial but not essential as training is provided.  

How to apply

Please send your completed application form to: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk  CVs will not be accepted.   

Closing date for applications: 09:00 Monday 26 June 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 26 June 2023

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Information about the school

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high performing state grammar school in Kent. Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly O'Neill
• Address:Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR
• Telephone: 01732 365125
• Email: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk