Teacher of English and Drama
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XBThis job expired on 7 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
7 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
21 April 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
Teacher of English and Drama job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and talented English and Drama teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2021.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed teacher who is capable of teaching English and Drama to at least KS4. They will work with the other members of the department to maintain a focus on progress; teaching and learning; and raising achievement. The role would be suitable for an experienced secondary teacher seeking a new challenge or possibly a recently qualified teacher looking to gain experience in a supportive school.
The English department is well established at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. Staff have a wealth of experience and interests, which bring many dimensions to provision of excellent lessons as well as skills and support for a new colleague! We have enjoyed excellent results at both GCSE and A level and a concept focused Key Stage 3 proves a popular launch pad for strong progress. Enabling students into Higher Education with confidence is a strength. A healthy approach to broader, innovative ways to enhance learning is encouraged, and trips add to this.
The main site for TWGSB is in Tunbridge Wells. However, there you may be required to work at other sites connected to TWGSB.
Commitment to safeguarding
TWGSB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Due to the nature of the school environment and working with children, these job roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for any role at TWGSB if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1636 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- cpeck@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a successful and popular selective 11-18 dual-site school, with a site in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new site based in Sevenoaks. Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post
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