What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher of English. You will join a highly successful and well-resourced department. This role is suitable for both ECTs, who would benefit from a comprehensive range of support and guidance, and more experienced teachers alike. We are open to applicants who may be looking for part time work as well as applicants looking for a full-time position.
The successful applicant will join a highly motivated & passionate team of staff. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire our pupils with outstanding and engaging teaching. Our students are a delight to teach and we foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
What the school offers its staff
Toynbee School is an oversubscribed school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorised as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015, March 2019 and November 2024.We offer all staff:
• An extensive CPD and Induction programme
• Excellent facilities
• A supportive team environment
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
This post would particularly suit an ECT, a recently qualified teacher wishing to develop their career or an experienced teacher wishing to work as part of a highly successful and supportive Department. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career.
If you feel that you could contribute to the English Department’s continued success and if you would like to work in a school which is genuinely supportive and developmental then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date:26th March 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
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.