Teacher (Music)

Thetford Academy is seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Teacher (Music) to join our team; a teacher who shares our belief that all pupils have the right to succeed and have access to the very best education.

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.

• 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.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Thetford, click here. Thetford Academy has been rated as Good overall by Ofsted, after an inspection in March 2020. The report says that the school has 'a curriculum that ensures pupils deepen their thinking' and that pupils 'feel valued and cared for.'

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)

Part Time: 19.5 hours per week / 3 days (Monday to Wednesday) (0.6 FTE),
• Generous holiday entitlement for employees


• Teachers' Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions


• Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well


• Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers


• Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal


• Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts


• Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers


• Free Parking (on most sites).



• Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation