Teacher of English
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Position Overview & Specifications
Taverham High School
Beech Avenue
Taverham
Norwich
NR8 6HP
Tel: 01603 860505
Email: c_ross@taverhamhigh.org
Website: www.taverhamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk
Headteacher: Dr Roger Harris
- Salary – MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685)
- Temporary – maternity cover
- Full Time
- Required for Easter 2023
Taverham is an excellent, 11-18 school with a caring, positive ethos, we seek to promote the development of students into resilient, independent young people, who are respectful and make a positive contribution to the wider community and beyond. The school was substantially redeveloped under the PFI in 2007 and we became an academy in April 2013; our facilities are first-class. We pride ourselves on the professional development we offer our staff.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic professional to join our English Department. The successful candidate will teach English Language and Literature across the full age and ability range. If you have initiative, enthusiasm for learning, good educational qualifications and some experience in working with young people, we would like to meet you. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching to KS3 and KS4 to GCSE and have confidence in teaching a broad range of ability. There may also be the opportunity to teach Media Studies at GCSE and/or A-level.
Informal visits to the academy prior to interview can be arranged.
For more specific information on the post, please contact the Head of Faculty English at - j.webb@taverhamhigh.org
How to apply
A job description and a person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download our application form and our notice to applicants, please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details. Alternatively, to receive an application pack visit the school website.
Completed applications should be returned to Caroline Ross – c_ross@taverhamhigh.org
Closing date: 13 March 2023, 9am
Interview date: TBC
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to regulatory checks including an enhanced-level DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teacher of English roles across Taverham High School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £43,685 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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