What skills and experience we're looking for
TEMPORARY P/T TEACHER OF ENGLISH (0.6-0.5FTE)
Required from February 2025 until May 2025 an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher of English to teach bright, well-motivated pupils, to include KS3 and Year 10 GCSE English Language and Literature. TWGGS is an outstandingly successful and oversubscribed selective school and the English Department is well-established and supportive with excellent facilities. The school provides excellent induction for a newly qualified teacher, but would also offer an experienced teacher rewarding opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Further details and an application form are available on the school website, Deadline for applications: Thursday 23 January 2025 with interviews likely to be w/c 27 January 2025. We reserve the right to interview ahead of closing date for the right candidate.
TWGGS is 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
What the school offers its staff
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.” Katie Marchant, Headteacher
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.