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Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher (English) at Thetford Academy. If you are an excellent teacher, who is passionate about education and are excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you. Applications from Early Careers Teachers are welcomed.
You will be part of a team that delivers a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students. You’ll monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, whilst motivating and challenging students to achieve their very best. You will work with the department to contribute to improving and developing current curriculum resources.
The main responsibility of this role will be:
* To ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high-quality teaching
* To monitor and support overall progress and development of students as a teacher and therefore contribute to raising standards of student attainment
* To offer active support for the School’s Policy and Procedures
The ideal candidate will have:
* An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
* Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
* Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
* Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor
* Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection
Thetford Academy is a remarkable place to work and is at the academic and cultural heart of the community. Pupils are taught a curriculum to prepare them for challenges they may face whilst building an appreciation and understanding of the world and achieve this by teaching pupils to develop a set of values and habits to allow them to contribute to their community, and beyond.
The school’s vision is that every pupil can succeed, both in their academic results and as an outgoing and positive member of the local, national, and global communities. Thetford Academy achieves this by ensuring that everyone commits to achieving outstanding progress, enjoying, and engaging in their learning, and being prepared to take on challenge without the fear of failure.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Ilona Haye, PA to Principal. To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 27th March 2025
Interview date: Thursday 3rd April 2025
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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