Tonbridge employs 110 teaching staff (mostly full-time) and 454 support staff (many of whom are part-time). The staff are our most valuable resource. They will be deployed wisely and effectively, as well as being offered appropriate support and opportunities for development.
- Recruitment and retention of staff of the highest possible quality remains a central priority.
- For teaching staff, accommodation is frequently a critical element of our recruitment package, and must be met as far as possible from the school's own resources.
- A strong culture of professional development that meets the needs of individuals and of the school is promoted. This is often in conjunction with other schools (independent or maintained), to the benefit of all parties.
- Internal communications and other means are to be found to enhance corporate morale and encourage a spirit of collaboration and teamwork.
- The most cost-effective utilisation of teaching and support staff will be under constant and critical review especially with the development of digital technology.
- The school will be increasingly flexible and imaginative in the employment packages that it offers.
- The teacher/pupil ratio stands at 9.4:1, which is appropriate.
- The salary scale for teachers has been reviewed to offer an attractive and appropriate remuneration.
- Teachers are expected to play a full part in the wider life of the school, in both pastoral and extra-curricular terms.