Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented teacher of English to start with us in September 2026. This post is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher. Over the past few years, we have embraced curriculum change and planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love of literature and language alongside the skills to equip our students to flourish as articulate members of the community. We offer English Literature, Literature & Language, and Media Studies at A level and are incredibly proud of our department provision; we welcome your contribution to this thriving part of the school. The English team is incredibly enthusiastic, supportive and driven. Our students are hardworking and have a really positive attitude to their learning.
Our academic success speaks for itself: Tolworth students achieve high academic standards and make very good progress with well above average results. We continue to attain highly with our most recent GCSE results at 43% 7+ and 85% 5+ for Literature and 42% 7+ and 77% for 5+ for Language. Additionally, the English Department was awarded an ‘Area of Excellence’ accreditation through Challenge Partner Schools. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who is motivated, hard-working, and excited to deliver the English curriculum to our students. If you feel you would like to contribute to the future development of our school and English department then we would very much welcome your application.
We are currently recruiting internally for additional responsibility posts as Assistant Head of Year for September 2026 – interested candidates are advised to specify this on their application form.
Why work for Tolworth Girls’?
Employee wellbeing is a key part of our values, we offer a wide range of incentives to engage colleagues to ensure they are appreciated and feel valued. Regular professional development, is a key focus for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff. All new colleagues get a buddy and a mentor for ECT’s, with a tailored induction programme, to suit you. We have many colleagues across school trained as Mental Health first-aiders and all staff receive support, information and guidance on mental health and their personal journey.
Our benefits include Teachers Pension scheme; discounted on-site Gym membership; eye care scheme and cycle to work scheme. We have regular social events and various fundraising activities. Plus, lots of widely used free initiatives for all employees such as free on-site parking; flu jab vouchers; staff book club; prize draws and much more! We like to get involved in the fun stuff too, supporting charity events and taking every opportunity to get together and have a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.
Accreditations
Our last OFSTED Inspection in September 2023 confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form remains an Outstanding school in all areas. In 2018 we also received World Class School Accreditation, supporting our absolute committed to providing the very best education for our students.
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Academy’s due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should suitable candidates apply. We therefore advise all potential candidates to submit as early as possible. Referees will be contacted prior to interview or as stated in candidate’s application.
Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
As part of the Academy’s due diligence, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview.
The Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.