Head of English
The Thetford Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
17 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Point 11 (£63,815 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications: ● Qualified Teacher Status
Experience:
● Classroom teaching of the subject(s)
in a secondary school, including
teaching pupils of a range of abilities
● Supporting pupils in attaining
qualifications in the subject(s)
● Providing an inclusive classroom
environment for pupils with SEND,
EAL and other needs
● Liaising with parents and carers,
including reporting on pupil
progress, effort and attainment
● Being a form tutor and supporting
the wider personal development of
pupils
Skills,
Knowledge:
● Knowledge and understanding of the
subject(s) taught, to undergraduate
degree level or an equivalent
standard
● Knowledge of different curriculum
models in the subject(s) and the
strengths and weaknesses of these
● Knowledge of different approaches
to teaching the subject(s) and the
strengths and weaknesses of these
● Knowledge of forms of assessment
commonly used in the subject(s),
including in public examinations
● Knowledge of opportunities for
teacher development in the
subject(s)
● Understanding of the wider role of a
teacher in the personal development
of pupils, including the main
responsibilities of a form tutor
● Knowledge the statutory
requirements concerning Equality
and Diversity, Health & Safety,
SEND and Child Protection
● Be able to express yourself clearly in
written and spoken English
● Be able to manage pupil behaviour
in line with a school policy
● Be able to use appropriate software
and digital platforms to create and
share curriculum, teaching and
assessment resources
● The ability to build and maintain
effective working relationships with
colleagues, pupils, parents and the
wider community
● Be able to organise working time
effectively to ensure that all
requirements of the post are met
punctually and to a high standard
● Be able to interpret quantitative data
to reach valid conclusions about
pupil attainment and achievement
What the school offers its staff
The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal. All eligible staff will have access to a range of benefits from salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts.
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Thetford Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1305 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Thetford Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@inspirationtrust.org
Thetford Academy is a community secondary school and sixth form, close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border. We help our students get the best possible GCSE results, and guide them through A Levels and vocational studies that prepare them for university and the world of work.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, a close-knit family of schools in East Anglia, dedicated to providing high-quality education for all of our young people, combining academic attainment with rich cultural experiences.
Arranging a visit to The Thetford Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@inspirationtrust.org.
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