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Teacher of Geography - Maternity

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-4043-108T
  • Posted:14/06/2024
  • Pay:Main / UPR
  • Start Date:4 November 2024
  • App Close Date:26/06/2024 at 10:00
  • Interviews:w/c 1July 2024

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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

Southfield Road

Tunbridge Wells

Kent TN4 9UJ

Tel: (01892) 520902

E-mail. admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk

 

Roll No: 1039

300 in Sixth Form

 

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY – PART TIME (0.5 FTE) - MATERNITY COVER

 

Required from 4 November 2024, an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher of Geography to teach KS3 as a maternity cover, ability to teach KS4 desirable but not essential.

 

TWGGS is an outstandingly successful and oversubscribed selective school, and the Geography department is well-established and supportive with very good facilities.  The school provides excellent induction for an early careers teacher, but would also offer an experienced teacher rewarding opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

 

For further details and an application form, please see the School website www.twggs.kent.sch.uk or contact Mrs Michelle Clarke at the school by e-mail admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk. Deadline for applications: 10am on 26 June 2024

 

TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). TWGGS is an equal opportunities employer and an Ofsted Outstanding school (September 2023).

Information about the school

TWGGS is a forward-looking school embracing traditional values. We aim to provide pupils with a full and balanced education for life within a caring environment. Our consistent and outstanding academic record demonstrates this but, more importantly, reflects the commitment and qualification of our teachers supported by the hard work and determination of our pupils. “The school has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils, which they consistently meet. Across the curriculum, pupils keenly engage in challenging subject content. Staff foster a love of each subject so that all pupils thrive in their phase and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. As a result, pupils enjoy school. They excel academically and flourish as well-rounded individuals.” Ofsted, September 2023 Working together towards high standards is part of the school ethos which encourages every pupil to achieve their full potential in public examinations, sports and artistic, cultural and community pursuits. The special, successful community in which these activities take place allows pupils to feel supported, happy and safe, and it is one which we feel very privileged to be a part of. We look forward to welcoming you to TWGGS.”

TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• At least one member of each interview panel will have completed Safer Recruitment Training and understanding of child safeguarding will be asked at every interview.

• References will be taken up at the selection stage and an enhanced DBS is required for all applicants.

• We will also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates related to suitability to work with children.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.