Teacher (English) (Thetford)

Inspiration Trust; Tetford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Thetford is seeking an inspiring Teacher of English to join Thetford Academy. Ideal candidates will be passionate about education and committed to student development. This role offers great professional development opportunities and generous benefits including a health plan and pension schemes. Apply by 12pm on 23rd November 2025 for the chance to transform young lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health Plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching English in secondary schools.
• Understanding of statutory requirements in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a balanced and inclusive curriculum.
• Support student progress and development.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to motivate students

Knowledge of educational policies

Education

Appropriate degree for QTS

Job description

Overview

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

Start Date: January 2026

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with the department to deliver a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students.
• Monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment.
• Motivate and challenge students to achieve their very best.
• Contribute to improving and developing current curriculum resources.
• Deliver high-quality teaching to ensure pupils receive an excellent education.
• Offer active support for the School’s Policy and Procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• 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 and Inspiration Trust

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.

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.

Professional development and benefits

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.

The Trust also offers:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Teachers' Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme giving access to a range of services including claim back costs for Eye Care and prescriptions and access to 24/7 virtual GP Service and mental health support (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
• Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).
• Free Parking (on most sites)
• Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation

How to apply

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Ilona Haye, PA to Principal ([e-mail]).

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 2nd December 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.