We wish to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of English to join our thriving department as maternity cover for the academic year 2024-25. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for language and literature and will enjoy making a lively contribution to co-curricular activities. The post would be suitable for an ECT or a more experienced teacher.
English at Norwich High School is a vibrant subject taught by a committed team. Our aim is to encourage every student to attain excellent skills of communication, analysis and interpretation through a strong personal engagement with the subject. We teach the CIE IGCSE English Language and English Literature courses. The OCR A level English Literature course is a popular choice for Sixth Form students and the department has a good track record of students going on to study English at university.
About Norwich High School for Girls
Norwich High School for Girls was founded in 1875 and is an independent day school for girls from 3-18 with approximately 600 pupils. The school is part of The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free hot lunch during term time
- Free hot beverages all year round
- Access to Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool subject to availability and induction
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Onsite parking
- Access to our free Employee Assistance programme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
A letter of application addressed to the Head (Miss Alison Sefton) should be included with your application form. Please note that CVs without a completed school application form cannot be considered.
Closing date: 31st August 2024
Interview date: week commencing 9th September 2024