Teacher of English

Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames

Teacher of English

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Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 23 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 88b04d3fb7f549a0ae523b75fe839f20

Full Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued. We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified English teacher for this exciting opportunity to teach English throughout the school, including GCSE and A Level. All Tiffin students take both Language and Literature at GCSE with a good proportion going on to take English Literature at A Level and beyond at the top universities. The department is known for its enriching curriculum, rigour, and creativity. ECT's and experienced teachers are invited to apply. Here are some of the key reasons Tiffin is a great School in which to work:

  • a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and associate staff
  • "an amazing school environment. Supportive and friendly staff. Incredible extra-curricular opportunities. An environment where learning for its own sake (rather than just for passing exams) is encouraged and fostered." (current teacher)
  • very bright and able students who are motivated and eager to learn, in an environment of excellent behaviour
  • "as our son departs the school he certainly has an exceptional set of qualifications in his pocket, but he carries with him so much more from his time as a Tiffinian: a thirst for learning and an enquiring mind; a keen sense of self-identify; strong peer friendships as well as a bucket-full of happy memories from his schooldays." (ex-parent)
  • an opportunity to teach your subject to a high level
  • "as I depart for University I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to all the teachers who have helped and supported me over the last seven years and allowed me to make the most of all the fantastic opportunities I have been given." (ex-student)
  • a commitment to professional development
  • set in leafy Kingston, the school benefits from being in the heart of the town centre and has excellent public transport links to London and Surrey. Situated close by are Bushy and Richmond Parks, as well as Hampton Court Palace on the Thames riverside
  • Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking/enhanced maternity benefits/two-week Autumn half term. For further information and to explore the school in more detail, please visit our website where you can read the latest Headteacher's newsletters, view our brilliant facilities and learn more about what makes Tiffin a fantastic place to work. Closing date: Noon on Monday 9th December 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday 13th December 2024. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media checks.

    We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified English teacher for this exciting opportunity to teach English throughout the school, including GCSE and A Level. All Tiffin students take both Language and Literature at GCSE with a good proportion going on to take English Literature at A Level and beyond at the top universities. The department is known for its enriching curriculum, rigour, and creativity. ECT's and experienced teachers are invited to apply.

    Here are some of the key reasons Tiffin is a great School in which to work:
  • a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and associate staff
  • "an amazing school environment. Supportive and friendly staff. Incredible extra-curricular opportunities. An environment where learning for its own sake (rather than just for passing exams) is encouraged and fostered." (current teacher)
  • very bright and able students who are motivated and eager to learn, in an environment of excellent behaviour
  • "as our son departs the school he certainly has an exceptional set of qualifications in his pocket, but he carries with him so much more from his time as a Tiffinian: a thirst for learning and an enquiring mind; a keen sense of self-identify; strong peer friendships as well as a bucket-full of happy memories from his schooldays." (ex-parent)
  • an opportunity to teach your subject to a high level
  • "as I depart for University I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to all the teachers who have helped and supported me over the last seven years and allowed me to make the most of all the fantastic opportunities I have been given." (ex-student)
  • a commitment to professional development
  • set in leafy Kingston, the school benefits from being in the heart of the town centre and has excellent public transport links to London and Surrey. Situated close by are Bushy and Richmond Parks, as well as Hampton Court Palace on the Thames riverside
  • Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking/enhanced maternity benefits/two-week Autumn half term. For further information and to explore the school in more detail, please visit our website where you can read the latest Headteacher's newsletters, view our brilliant facilities and learn more about what makes Tiffin a fantastic place to work.

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