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Teacher of Economics - Part-time

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-4043-127T
  • Posted:15/10/2025
  • Pay:Main/Upper Pay Range
  • Start Date:January/September
  • App Close Date:27/10/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:29 October 2025

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Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School

Southfield Road

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN4 9UJ

Tel:  (01892) 520902

Email. admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk

PART-TIME ECONOMICS TEACHER (0.5FTE - 0.6FTE)

Required from January 2026/September 2026, an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher of Economics to teach bright, well-motivated pupils an extremely popular subject which achieves high results at all levels.  At KS4, take up is strong, and pupils study OCR GCSE Economics. Economics is a popular subject at A level with two large groups annually in each year group. The A Level specification taught is that of the Edexcel Examination Board, with the usual micro and macro topics covered in Lower and Upper Sixth. Our two Economics teachers are enthusiastic about their subject, well-qualified and dynamic, inspiring and enthusing our pupils year on year. A large number of A level pupils go on to study Economics or related degrees at university with notable success.

 

Further details and an application form are available on the school website, https://www.twggs.kent.sch.uk/552/staff-vacancies.

 

 The deadline for applications is Monday 27 October at 9am with interviews likely to be Wednesday 29 October 2025.   Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

If you have not heard from us by 3 November 2025, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. We would like to wish you well in your future career whether at TWGGS or elsewhere.

Katie Marchant Headteacher

 

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.

 

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.