Teacher of Key Stage 1 and Key stage 2
Thetford Grammar School
Thetford
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Thetford Grammar School operates its own pay scale which rewards skill and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
Thetford Grammar School requires a qualified Teacher of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for a full-time post commencing September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
With a history as a seat of learning stretching back over 1400 years, today we are a 3-19 day and boarding school that achieves excellent outcomes for pupils at every stage of education.
Across our school, small classes, hard-working pupils, caring teachers, and excellent parent-teacher relationships combine to ensure the highest standards of academic and personal development. In our Prep school, pupils follow our bespoke Exploration Curriculum which supports our mission for pupils to 'discover the world,' whilst maintaining standards beyond those expected of nationally.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and teaching skills, and will embrace an innovative approach to the curriculum.
The role will involve working with a small team who are dedicated to the academic attainment and pastoral development of pupils aged 3-11. A passionate enthusiasm for the pedagogy of young learners, and a collaborative approach with an emphasis on sharing best practice within the Prep School are essential. All staff are expected to contribute to the extra-curricular clubs programme.
The ability to deliver Music and/or PE and Games sessions across the Prep school would be a distinct advantage.
We would welcome applications from candidates in the state or independent sectors and at all phases of their career, including ECTs.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person - if you would like to be part of Thetford Grammar School and you have the skills that we need, please contact our HR Officer via hr@thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk for further information, or to arrange an informal conversation with the Head.
Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to contact suitable candidates ahead of closing.
Closing date: 9am Friday 17th May 2024. Interviews week commencing Monday 20th May. Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to contact suitable candidates ahead of closing.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate for the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Thetford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.
About Thetford Grammar School
Thetford Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school in Thetford, Norfolk, with some 300 pupils aged from 3-19 coming from feeder schools across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Celebrating its 900th anniversary in 2014, the school is one of the oldest in England. It was a state grammar school until it became independent in 1981. The school occupies two sites in the centre of the town. Some buildings date back to Tudor times, others are brand new,and despite being a relatively small school, it offers a wide range of facilities.
Head
Mrs Amanda Faye
Values and vision
While taking pride in its 900 years of educating local children, Thetford Grammar School dedicates itself to preparing pupils for the fast moving, ever changing world they will enter on leaving. Its chief aim is to develop the whole child within an inclusive school community. The core value is to ensure the creative growth of every individual in all areas: academic, physical, emotional, cultural and social.
There are over 20 AS- and A-level subjects on offer in the schools sixth form.
ISI
"The school fulfils its aims; it is an inclusive family community which develops the whole pupil and ensures that all are known as individuals. Pupils are very aware of the needs of those who are less fortunate and engage in many charitable fund-raising activities...They have a very positive attitude to learning and work well individually and with one another. They develop into caring and responsible young people.”
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