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  • Start date details

    September 2024

  • Closing date

    29 April 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 April 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

French, Spanish

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS to UPS depending on experience

Additional allowances

TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring and creative individual to support the delivery and enjoyment of languages at Tonbridge Grammar School.

You will be:

  • able to teach Spanish or French to Sixth Form level

  • able to teach a second language (French or Spanish) ideally to GCSE level.

  • a good Honours graduate with a passion for learning and teaching.

  • an experienced middle leader or can demonstrate leadership potential.

  • committed to raising standards of progress and attainment with a proven track record ensuring excellent academic outcomes.

Languages hold a central position within our internationally focused curriculum.   All students study French and Spanish in Years 7 – 9 alongside Latin. This foundation continues into GCSE and the IB Diploma in Sixth Form, where our commitment to internationalism is further emphasized. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in both GCSE and the IB Diploma programme, often pursuing further language studies at university and beyond.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

  • Additional INSET days a year (10 in total)   

  • Staff laptop and dedicated staff work areas

  • Free use of our Fitness suite

  • Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs

  • Ample parking

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Active staff community and socials

There is individualised professional development to support your career stage be it ECT, middle or senior leadership. We are an International Baccalaureate World School – IB experience is beneficial but not essential as training is provided.  


Commitment to safeguarding

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About Tonbridge Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1131 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01732 365125

We are a high achieving selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls between the ages of 11 to 16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form (1166 students on roll). The School prepares students for GCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme following the Middle Years Programme in Years 7-9. Our students are encouraged to take part in an extensive range of extracurricular activities.
TGS is situated in Kent ‘the garden of England’, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This location is ideal for trips to London and you will also find beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Excellent transport links to both London and the coast.
Ofsted rating Outstanding (October 2019)

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