Early Years Practitioner
Thetford Grammar School
Changsha, China
- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous remuneration package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2018
Job overview
Thetford Grammar School is entering an exciting new era as we prepare to open our first international Early Years campus in China.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner with experience in teaching ages 3 to 6 years to join our development of a bespoke programme of learning for delivery to pupils in Changsha, China.
Planning is currently underway and we will be looking for a highly-motivated individual to join us in Thetford as soon as possible ahead of going out Changsha in March.
Candidates will have a proven track record of success within, and a strong understanding of, EYFS/Pre-Preparatory education in the UK. The role will be a challenging and busy one requiring collaboration with colleagues in China and the UK. A flexible approach and an aptitude for team work will be essential.
Our international staff will have the full support of a Head who is widely renowned within the educational sector in China, a parent body fully invested in their child's success, and our senior and middle leaders in the UK. We will offer staff that successfully complete two years internationally suitable positions in the UK (subject to right to work) enabling a unique programme of professional development for the right person.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain international experience and possible leadership opportunities and would suit candidates looking for challenge, variety and career progression.
A generous remuneration package including transport, accommodation and meals will be available.
Mr Michael Brewer, Head of Thetford Grammar School, would be happy to arrange informal discussions with interested candidates. For further details, please contact HR via csd@thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk
Closing date: Noon, 7th November 2018. Early applications are encouraged and earlier interviews may be arranged.
Interviews will take place: w/c 19th November
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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