Teacher - English
The Richmond upon Thames School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SLThis job expired on 23 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
20 April 2020
Closing date
23 February 2020 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 February 2020
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
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Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £28,355 to £44,541
Additional allowances
The school is well placed for excellent transport links whether travelling by foot, cycle, car, bus or train.
● There are ample secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities on site), as well as access to a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
● The site also has a secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316.
● The school is well served by local bus routes in all directions; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains. The station is currently undergoing major redevelopment with a new station building and access due to open by Spring 2020.There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through
● Quiz nights;
● Free yoga and relaxation sessions;
● Staff-led fitness;
● Staff ‘pique-nique’ events;
● Seasonal gatherings;
● Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social roomContinuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers.
Reciprocal school visits are encouraged with existing arrangements already in place.● Membership of a pension scheme is available.
● The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.
● RTS is proud of its well-established links within the community and has an active PTA. We welcome and encouraged local businesses and groups to join us during the annual Summer and Christmas Fairs.
Teacher - English job summary
We are looking to appoint dynamic, committed and enthusiastic teachers to join the school as it enters its next phase of development. Whether continuing or starting your teaching career,
joining RTS will provide a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to shaping a new school from scratch. We are seeking individuals who:
● are motivated by strong moral purpose and ambition for every single student
● are passionate about their subject specialism
● are genuinely committed to teamwork
● have substance and credibility as a teacher
Commitment to safeguarding
The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.
About The Richmond upon Thames School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 748 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- hr@rts.richmond.sch.uk
We are seeking resilient and forward-thinking people to support us to realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives.
We have already established a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an excellent experience for every member of its community. In five years, we have grown from 125 students in Year 7 to 750 students across Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The years that follow promised to be exciting as we continue to grow into our permanent building and new sports centre.
The school is uniquely situated on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus with Clarendon Special School, Capella House School, Richmond Upon Thames College.
Our first Ofsted inspection took place in January 2020 and we are delighted that the inspectors rated the school ‘outstanding’ for personal development and ‘good’ for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.
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