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Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover) - Full-time

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-5443-135T
  • Posted:14/02/2020
  • Pay:MPS/UPS depending on experience
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:27/02/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 2nd March 2020

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Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover)

Full-time

Required September 2020 (an earlier start from May 2020 may be possible on a part-time basis).

Salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience

We are looking for an inspiring individual who will relish the opportunity to teach Biology to our highly motivated students. You should be a good Honours graduate, with a love of Biology. 

The Sciences are studied by all students throughout the School including the Sixth Form as part of the IB Diploma. Students in Years 7–11 and in our co-ed Sixth Form become increasingly independent learners as they progress through the School and achieve excellent outcomes at GCSE and in the internationally recognised IB Diploma. Experience of teaching the IB is not essential. Training is offered as required.   

The School offers an outstanding internationally minded education and an extensive professional development programme for all staff supporting; induction, leadership development and well-being.

Tonbridge Grammar School has an excellent record supporting NQT’s in establishing and developing their careers. For NQT’s there is the possibility of employment from July.                                                                                       

Please send completed application forms to personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk

CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th February 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 2nd March 2020

Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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.

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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.