Teacher of Latin (maternity cover)
Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
22 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Classics
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6- 0.8FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS to UPS depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a part time, Teacher of Latin (maternity cover). This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to start or further their career.
Join a successful team of Latin Specialists
Languages enjoy a central place within our internationally minded curriculum. All students study Latin alongside
Spanish or French in Years 7-9. They continue with at least one language to GCSE and as part of the IB Diploma in
the Sixth Form. Students achieve excellent outcomes at GCSE and in the internationally recognised IB
Diploma. Experience of teaching the IB is not essential. Training will be offered as required.
What the school offers its staff
A community where everyone is valued and supported to success
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:
- 5 Additional INSET days a year
- Free use of our Fitness suite
- Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs
- Parking/electric car charging
- Cycle to work scheme
- Active staff community and socials
Your personal development, our priority
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.
Applying for the job
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Additional documents
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About Tonbridge Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tonbridge Grammar School website
- Email address
- personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01732 365125
Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, inspectors judged that Tonbridge Grammar School maintained the standards identified in their 2019 inspection; ‘outstanding for overall effectiveness’. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.
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.
Arranging a visit to Tonbridge Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk.
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