Recruitment
POST TITLE: ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER x 2
Salary Type Leadership Scale
Salary Details L11-15 (£54,092 - £59,585)
Location Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
School Toynbee School
Key Stage KS3/KS4
Contract Type Full Time
Contract Term Permanent
Start Date September 2021
The Governors are seeking to appoint two highly capable and inspirational Assistant Headteachers to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking professional with exceptional leadership skills to further drive improvement at our successful school. The successful candidate will have a proven track record at Middle or Senior leadership level, underpinned by a clear strategic vision for improving pupils’ life chances.
It is a really exciting time to be joining Toynbee School as we embark on a new journey of improvement. We are committed to providing an inspiring educational experience that is aspirational for all our pupils. Our belief is that everyone is entitled to be successful, to be cared for and to be supported. We are proud of the community we serve and the positive relationships fostered between staff, pupils and parents that are characterised by trust, respect and mutual support. We were categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015 and again in April 2019.
The successful candidate will:
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Have a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils
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Be able to think strategically, whilst having experience of driving through change at all levels
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Have excellent interpersonal leadership qualities, underpinned by a firm vision for school improvement
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Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and be able to work effectively under pressure.
The successful postholders will be expected to take on the leadership of a distinct area of school improvement (to be confirmed following appointment), in addition to core SLT responsibilities.
We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career, including the opportunity to complete the NPQSL qualification. All our teachers have the opportunity to enrol on the Teachers Pensions Scheme. The school is situated in Chandlers Ford with easy access to the M3 and M27.
Candidates should apply using the Teaching Staff Application form only, CVs will not be considered or accepted.
Please visit our website: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/recruitment for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk to arrange an informal conversation with senior staff or a visit to the school.
Closing Date: 12pm on 19th January 2021
Interview Date: 3rd & 4th February 2021
POST TITLE: Head of Art
Salary Type MPS/UPS (£25,714 to £41,604)
Salary Details TLR 2b - £4,788
Location Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
School Toynbee School
Key Stage KS3/KS4
Contract Type Full Time
Contract Term Permanent
Start Date 19th April 2021 (Summer Term Start)
We are looking to appoint a highly capable and inspirational Head of Art. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding Art Teacher seeking to take the step into Middle Leadership or an experienced Head of Department looking for a new challenge.
The successful candidate will have a passion for Art, excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire our pupils with outstanding and engaging teaching. The Department facilities include a fully operational pottery room & two art studios. Our pupils are a delight to teach and we foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. The Department currently follow the Edexcel exam.
The successful candidate will:
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Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”.
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Be an excellent teacher.
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Be able to teach Art to GCSE Level.
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Have excellent interpersonal leadership skills, underpinned by a firm vision for the teaching of Art.
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Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
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Have aspirations for further promotion.
We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career. All teaching staff are enrolled in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Toynbee School is an expanding school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015 and again in April 2019.
The school is situated in Chandlers Ford with easy access to the M3 and M27. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Please visit our website: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/recruitment for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk for further details.
Closing Date: 20th January 2021
Interview Date: TBC
POST TITLE: TEACHER OF COMPUTING & IT ( + £3k R&R)
Salary Type MPS/UPS (£25,714 – £41,604) + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Point for the first year
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2021
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher of Computing and IT. The successful applicant will join a small but highly motivated & passionate team of staff.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire our pupils with outstanding and engaging teaching to deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils at KS3 and KS4.
The successful candidate will monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. The Department currently offer the Computing and Creative iMedia GCSEs and benefit from excellent facilities and resources, including its own Departmental office and three well-resourced computer rooms.
The successful candidate will:
· Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”.
· Be an excellent teacher with Qualified Teacher Status.
· Have experience of successfully teaching Computing and IT at KS3 and KS4.
· Have excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, a high level of emotional intelligence and emotional resilience in addition to a sense of humour.
· Have a commitment to continued professional development.
This post would particularly suit an NQT, a recently qualified teacher wishing to develop their career or an experienced teacher wishing to work as part of a highly successful and supportive Department. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career.
If you feel that you could contribute to the Computing Department’s success and if you would like to work in a school which is genuinely supportive and developmental then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please visit our website: for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email: for further details or queries.
Early applications are welcome.
Closing Date: 13th January 2021
POST TITLE: LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
(19 hours a week)
Salary Type: Scale B – from £18,562 to £18,877 FTE (Actual: £8,153 to £8,401).
Contract Type: Part time (19 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Final Hours to be agreed at Interview)
Contract Term Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 11th January 2020
Interview Date: TBC
We have a vacancy in our SEN department to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context. The post holder will work with students who have learning, social and behavioural difficulties and support them across the curriculum.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. There are good opportunities for career progression and previous experience is not essential. Candidates must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.
This post is particularly aimed at graduates considering a future career in teaching and is an excellent way to gain experience in a secondary school setting where the role of the Learning Support Assistant is valued by pupils, parents and staff.
Working hours and days will be discussed at interview.
Please visit our website: for an application pack or contact 02380269026 or email:
Closing Date: 11th January 2020
Interview Date: TBC
POST TITLE: Library Manager
Salary Support Staff
Contract Type Full time (35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum, working hours: 8.30am – 4pm)
Contract Term Permanent
Start Date 1st September 2020
Salary Type EHCC Scale D FTE £20,830 to £23,411 (actual £16,854 to £18,942)
We are looking to appoint an energetic and innovative Library Manager. Toynbee School has a well-stocked and varied library, referred to as the ‘Learning Resource Centre’ (LRC), which is an essential part of both our pupils’ experience at school. The successful candidate will work with the current LRC assistant and the English department to provide useful learning tools, both tangible and electronic, to support pupils in their studies and staff with their teaching.
The successful candidate will play a central role in promoting high values of literacy, and of reading in general across the school. They will also be responsible for the organisation and collation of our lower school pupils’ reading age data as well as the day-to-day leadership and management of the LRC and its resources.
There will be elements of liaison with parents and staff, monitoring of resources and availability, and events run throughout the academic year in order to offer all of our pupils the platform for success in their future education and livelihood.
The successful candidate will:
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Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”
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Maintain and model high expectations
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Have excellent interpersonal skills
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Be forward thinking, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
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Have proven literacy and numeracy skills. (Equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English)
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.
Please visit our website: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/recruitment for an application pack and application form or alternatively email recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk for further details. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Delayed until further notice.
“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
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