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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Thetford Grammar School

Thetford

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
9 November 2018

Job overview

Thetford Grammar School is proud of its history as a seat of learning stretching back over 1400 years. Today, we are a 3-18 school that achieves excellent outcomes for pupils at every stage of education. 

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

We require from January a qualified Teacher of English for two terms with the possibility of a permanent role commencing in September 2019.  The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching to GCSE and at least the ability to deliver some A level content. 

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 an application form. 

Closing date: Noon, Friday 9th November  2018.

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.”

View Thetford Grammar School’s latest ISI report

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