Newly Qualified Teachers

Tollbar welcomes newly qualified teachers (NQTs) and has consistently attracted a healthy number of NQTs year on year. We recognise the enthusiasm, energy and optimism that teachers new to the profession bring and as such we give wholehearted support to the induction process and the importance of laying secure foundations for future professional and career development.

The current teaching staff at Tollbar indicates the support given to NQTs:

• 61 of our teachers were originally appointed to the Academy when they were NQTs
• Of these, 29 teachers are now in promoted posts
• 9 teachers moved to other schools but have since returned

NQTs should consider applying to Tollbar for the following reasons:

• Staff are very supportive
• Resources are plentiful
• Opportunity for professional development is provided to all
• If you have a particular interest in professional development everything is done to support you (e.g. I have an interest in accelerated learning and SMT are looking for suitable courses to send me on)
• Excellent teaching facilities
• High expectations of students throughout the school
• Good practice is shared between staff
• Staff work as teams

Each NQT at Tollbar is supported by a Subject Mentor and Induction tutor. A member of the Leadership team coordinates a good induction programme which will help you to establish yourself as swiftly as possible with your classes, and develop your confidence and effectiveness from the outset of your career.

At Tollbar you will find a warm welcome, excellent support from colleagues and an ethos which recognises you as a professional.

If you are considering applying to the Academy, please read a testimonial from one of our recent NQTs on our featured employees page.