JOB VACANCIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Number on roll: 2040 including a Sixth Form of around 750.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a successful, over-subscribed and expanding school?
Thomas Tallis is a flourishing and popular school situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. In 2011 we moved to a new £52 million building with state of the art facilities and infrastructure. We have 2000 pupils on the school roll including over 750 students currently in our highly competitive sixth form.
Our ultimate goal at Thomas Tallis is to provide young people with an ‘education to understand the world, and change it for the better’. We strive for excellence in all that we do underpinned by our core values of creativity, curriculum, inclusion, community, engagement and challenge.
Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism.
We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.
Thomas Tallis School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE guidelines. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Number on roll: 2040 including a Sixth Form of around 750.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a successful, over-subscribed and expanding school?
Thomas Tallis is a flourishing and popular school situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. In 2011 we moved to a new £52 million building with state of the art facilities and infrastructure. We have 2000 pupils on the school roll including over 750 students currently in our highly competitive sixth form.
Our ultimate goal at Thomas Tallis is to provide young people with an ‘education to understand the world, and change it for the better’. We strive for excellence in all that we do underpinned by our core values of creativity, curriculum, inclusion, community, engagement and challenge.
Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism.
We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.
Thomas Tallis School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE guidelines. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
English Teacher
Full-Time; Fixed Term Contract: One Year
We wish to appoint a first class English Teacher to join a well-established, well-resourced and successful faculty. Ideally we are looking for someone who is able to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and ideally 5. The faculty employs a range of dynamic learning styles and is committed to innovative and creative curriculum development. You will be part of a strong English department with excellent support and facilities.
This is a full time opportunity to cover a sabbatical leave within the department. The post is therefore being offered on a fixed term basis of one academic year from September 2025.
We are looking for someone who:
We can offer you:
Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.
If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.
To apply please visit the TES website here: English Teacher (One Year Fixed Term Contract), Greenwich - Tes Jobs
Application Closing Date: 26 February 2025, noon
Interview and assessment: w/c 10 March 2025
Full-Time; Fixed Term Contract: One Year
We wish to appoint a first class English Teacher to join a well-established, well-resourced and successful faculty. Ideally we are looking for someone who is able to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and ideally 5. The faculty employs a range of dynamic learning styles and is committed to innovative and creative curriculum development. You will be part of a strong English department with excellent support and facilities.
This is a full time opportunity to cover a sabbatical leave within the department. The post is therefore being offered on a fixed term basis of one academic year from September 2025.
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about English with the ability to inspire students
- can demonstrate excellent teaching and classroom management skills
- has the ability to build good relationships with all students and adult
- has a commitment to developing curriculum activities within the English department
We can offer you:
- staff who are supportive, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
- an excellent physical environment with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure
- a school with humane management principles committed to your professional development
- an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within the department for suitable candidates.
Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.
If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.
To apply please visit the TES website here: English Teacher (One Year Fixed Term Contract), Greenwich - Tes Jobs
Application Closing Date: 26 February 2025, noon
Interview and assessment: w/c 10 March 2025
Music and Music Technology Teacher
Full Time; Permanent Contract
We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher of Music and Music Technology to join a well-established, well-resourced and successful faculty. The department is committed to the development of powerful knowledge through innovative and creative curriculum development and disciplinary pedagogy. You will be working alongside a team of experienced members of staff in a department with great teaching.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to join a department and school committed to powerful knowledge, creativity and an education to understand the world and change it for the better.
ECTs are very welcome to apply and will receive a full induction programme with the support and guidance of senior members of staff.
We are looking for someone who:
We can offer you:
Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.
If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.
To apply please visit the TES website here: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/music-teacher-greenwich-2161078
Application closing date: 27 February 2025, noon
Interview and assessment: w/c 10 March 2025
Full Time; Permanent Contract
We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher of Music and Music Technology to join a well-established, well-resourced and successful faculty. The department is committed to the development of powerful knowledge through innovative and creative curriculum development and disciplinary pedagogy. You will be working alongside a team of experienced members of staff in a department with great teaching.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to join a department and school committed to powerful knowledge, creativity and an education to understand the world and change it for the better.
ECTs are very welcome to apply and will receive a full induction programme with the support and guidance of senior members of staff.
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about music with the ability to inspire students
- can demonstrate excellent teaching and classroom management skills
- has the ability to build good relationships with all students and adults
- has a commitment to developing curriculum activities within the Performing Arts Faculty
We can offer you:
- staff who are supportive, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
- an excellent physical environment with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure
- a school with humane management principles committed to your professional development
- an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within the department for suitable candidates.
Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.
If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.
To apply please visit the TES website here: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/music-teacher-greenwich-2161078
Application closing date: 27 February 2025, noon
Interview and assessment: w/c 10 March 2025
Related Documents
| Brief Overview of Tallis |
| GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants |
| Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and Safeguarding Statement |
| Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 |
Job Descriptions
| English Teacher JD |
| Music Teacher JD |
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