Lead Teacher of Religious Studies

Thetford Grammar School is proud of its 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 their education.

We gain outstanding results at GCSE and A level as a product of bright, hard-working pupils, passionate and talented staff, small class sizes and close relationships between school and home.

We require from the start of the Summer term 2023, a qualified Teacher of Religious Studies for a full-time, permanent position. The ability to teach to GCSE and A level will be essential, as will confidence with the requirements of examination entries and planning schemes of work, with the help and support of the school's Senior Leadership Team. 

Religious Studies is popular and successful subjects at TGS, with exam cohorts for GCSE and A level growing steadily each year. The subject is highly valued across the school and we are proud of links through RS to initiatives such as Debating Club, Philosophy Club, and our twin school in Somalia.

Pupil interest and academic standards are high, with several former pupils having opted to read related subjects at top UK universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

This would be an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to gain experience of shaping a department as they will begin with a strong and secure starting point within a school supportive of change.

A telephone call with the Head can be arranged prior to application.

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 8th December 2022. Early applications welcome.

Interviews week commencing 12th December 2022.

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.