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Teaching Staff Vacancies
- Current Teaching Vacancies
Director of Science
Permanent – Full Time
September 2024
Do you have the ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our pupils?
Your specialism is not important but rather your talent to lead and manage a motivated and diverse team with varying degrees of experience in order to further raise levels of attainment and progress.
We are seeking an innovative and inspirational Director of Science to deliver and support outstanding teaching and learning at Tormead.
The Director of Science will be an outstanding leader, with a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils within science achieve excellent examination results (from a value-added perspective) and develop a lifelong interest in and love of the Sciences.
The Director of Science will lead, and line manage, experienced colleagues who are working together to create a stimulating teaching and learning environment and is responsible for driving forward the strategic direction of the three Science departments. Each Science has its own Head of Department who is responsible for his/her own department including the staff, curriculum delivery and budget and the Director of Science is line managed by the relevant member of the senior leadership team.
The Director of Science leads the overall direction of the three departments: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, co-ordinating the development of co-curricular science activities, academic enrichment opportunities and outreach activity with local partner schools.
The person in this role is responsible for setting out an ambitious vision for the delivery of high-quality science education at Tormead, that includes the continued growth in numbers of girls taking science A-Levels, across all three subjects and then onwards to science-based university courses. We want the strength of our science departments at Tormead to be one of the key reasons that young people choose to apply to our school at all levels of entry, including Sixth Form.
To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am on Friday 19th January 2024 and interviews will take place the following week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.ukA member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)
English Teacher
Permanent – Full-Time
Required September 2024
Are you enthusiastic about all aspects of English and keen to inspire our pupils?
If so, come and join our team, which consists of 7 full-time teachers who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality teaching and support for the students. Emphasis is placed on providing staff with as much autonomy as possible in terms of teaching style and text choices, whilst the sharing of good practice and resources is a primary focus. There is also a continuous programme of staff training (both INSET and external courses). In addition to a dedicated department office and classrooms, the Department enjoys access to IT and interactive whiteboards. The school also fosters the use of iPads for the benefit of both staff and students.
The department is highly successful and well-respected by the student body. We achieve excellent outcomes for students and our retention to A Level is superb. All teachers in the Department are expected to teach across the 11-18 age range; typically, class sizes range from 20 to 24 students in Years 7-11 and 8-12 in the Sixth Form. We do not set in English at KS3 and have one smaller set for those who we deem needing extra support at GCSE. The rest of the GCSE sets are mixed ability. Students are prepared for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language and the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature and Edexcel A2 in English Literature.
The department has a varied extra-curricular calendar of events, including writing competitions and external events for pupils and parents in celebration of National Poetry Day and World Book Day. We invite famous authors and poets and RSC actors into the school to lead workshops. We take theatre trips and run a KS3 book group and creative writing club. We also run the New Views Playwriting course by the National Theatre.
The ideal candidate will be well qualified and experienced, organised, innovative and enthusiastic. The thought of extending very capable and motivated students will excite you and you will be driven by a desire to shine in this special environment. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work in an academically ambitious school.
To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am on Friday 12th January 2024 and interviews will take place the following week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.ukA member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)
Teacher of English 2023-24 Job Description
Head of Biology
Permanent – Full Time
Are you an innovative and inspirational Biologist looking for a new challenge as Head of Biology at an exceptional school?
If so, come and join our collaborative team of three Biology teachers at Tormead School from September 2024.
Our ideal leader will demonstrate a proactive approach to leading and teaching this popular and much-loved subject to our pupils. You will be an organised, team player who encourages everyone in the department to perform to their full potential.
The extra-curricular activities in Biology are amongst the most popular in the school and you will continue to develop this area including but not limited to, exciting and educational residential field trips in the UK and further afield.
To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found below along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am on Friday 19th January 2024 and interviews will take place the following week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.ukA member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)
Head of Biology 2023 job description
Physics Teacher
Permanent – Full Time
Required September 2024 or earlier
We are seeking to appoint, a strong honours graduate to teach Physics. This post would equally suit someone who is looking to start a career in the subject, or someone who already has some experience in the profession. The successful candidate will teach classes in Physics from years 7 to 13 in a lively and ambitious Department, as well as taking a full part in the life of this busy and friendly school.
We are looking for an energetic character who can effectively communicate their enthusiasm for Physics and bring some humour as well as subject knowledge with them. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of, and a real enthusiasm for Physics and is likely to hold a good honours degree in Physics (or related subject).
They will be self-motivated and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a forward-thinking Department. A commitment to students, the department, and the wider life of the school, plus a firm grasp of curricular developments are important as are empathy, being well-organised, a sense of humour and the ability to enhance the department’s delivery and development of Physics.
There is potential for the right candidate to develop this role to become second in charge of the Physics department.
All teachers are expected and encouraged to participate in the wider life of our outstandingly successful school.
To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am on Friday 12th January 2024 and interviews will take place the following week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.ukA member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)
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Support Staff Vacancies
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Pastoral Support Officer
Part-Time, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm – Term Time Only
Required ASAP
Tormead School is seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer to join our Wellbeing Team.
Our Pastoral Support Officer will play a key role in contributing to the care within our Wellbeing Centre, being the first port of call for pupils who drop in for emotional support. The postholder will work closely with the Assistant Head (Wellbeing and Transition) and the Wellbeing team to enhance, protect, promote, develop, and care for the mental health, wellbeing, and pastoral needs of pupils within our school. This is a frontline role supporting and working with our pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people, passionate about the work and who is looking for the next challenge in their career.
The successful candidate will be required to monitor, support, and advise of the school’s day-to-day pastoral and safeguarding activities, supporting all girls with a range of pastoral issues.
All staff are expected to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th January 2024 and interviews will take place the following week.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.ukPastoral Support Officer Job Description 2023
HR Manager
Full Time
Required – ASAP
Tormead School is an academically selective school for nearly 790 girls aged 4 – 18, located in central Guildford.
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join the School at an exciting time in its evolution, as we continue to deliver our ambitious plans for growth.
Reporting to and working closely with the Bursar, the HR Manager is a senior support staff role leading the HR operations at the school. Supported by an HR Officer, the key responsibilities of the role will include HR strategy and policy, operational HR, recruitment, HR reporting and employee relations. The post holder will provide advice and guidance to line management as needed, and will be responsible for contracts of employment and preparation of the monthly payroll.
Salary and Benefits: up to £45k-£55k per annum, depending on experience; 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank holidays and the Christmas closure period; parking on site; free lunch when school is in session, free use of school gym.
For further information please visit our website: www.tormeadschool.org.uk
For more information and to apply for the role, please contact Tom Cole at Hollr on 07710 674486 or tom.cole@hollr.co.uk
Closing Date: 12 p.m. on Friday 15 December 2023 and interviews will take place the following week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.ukHockey Coach
Required – ASAP
Part-Time Hours – Term Time Only – Weekday Afternoons and Saturday Mornings
We wish to appoint a part-time Hockey Coach to assist with hockey coaching. The pupils to be coached range from beginners to performance level.
The successful candidate will be expected to drive enthusiasm for the sport, whilst upholding the standards and expectations of the department and supporting the culture of sport at Tormead.
This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing and ambitious hockey community within the school.
Please send applications (by email only) to Mrs Holly Wells at recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk. Emails should be sent with the subject header ‘Hockey Coach’. Applications should comprise the below documents, all of which can be downloaded from below.
A letter of application addressed to the Head, Mr David Boyd, highlighting your interest and experience for the role, in support of your application.
The completed Application Form.
The completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
All applications will be acknowledged.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Development Officer
Required ASAP
Full-Time – Hybrid Working Opportunity
Salary – £30K
Tormead School are looking to appoint a Development Officer to join the growing Development and Alumnae Department within the School. Supporting the Deputy Head (External Relations), the Development Officer will help to roll out and promote a new fundraising programme across the entire school community in support of bursary awards. They will identify prospective
donors, lead on annual giving initiatives and record and steward donations that are received in the school database.Management, promotion and growth of the new regular giving programme would also be required as well as providing the School’s finance department with relevant information on ad hoc donations and gift aid acceptance. Maintenance of gift acceptance records would also be necessary.
Experience of the ToucanTech database or similar would be needed as well as a background in planning and organising events and marketing initiatives with the aim of strengthening the School’s philanthropic endeavours and expanding its range of events for the wider school community and its stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a role within a vibrant and supportive team. Working closely with Admissions and Marketing and with the support of an additional part-time Development Officer, this role would suit a candidate with a strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude. You will need the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents and alumnae, and have outstanding organisational and administrative skills.
For further information please see the Candidate Brief below.
Please send applications (by email only) to Mrs Holly Wells at recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk. Emails should be sent with the subject header ‘Development Officer’. Applications should comprise the below documents, all of which can be downloaded from the school website www.tormeadschool.org.uk/vacancies.
A letter of application addressed to the Head, Mr David Boyd, highlighting your interest and experience for the role, in support of your application (maximum 2 sides of A4).
The completed Application Form.
The completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
All applications will be acknowledged.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Development Officer Candidate Brief NOV 2023 full-time
Lunchtime Supervisors (Prep)
Required ASAP
Monday to Friday – 12.00-1.15pm Term Time Only
We are looking to appoint a number of lunchtime supervisors to supervise the pupils in our Prep School during lunchtime/playtime. The suitable candidates will contribute to a happy, safe and supportive environment.
If you would like to apply for this role please complete the application form and equal opportunities form found below along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mrs Nicola Fry (Head of Prep School) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description
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