Head of English - full-time, permanent - required for September 2025

The English Department at Sir Thomas Rich's School comprises teachers who are hardworking, passionate about language and literature and whose primary aim is to develop pupils' skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. At present, English is taught by nine teachers, from Key Stage 3 up to A-Level and Oxbridge entry. We are a close knit and supportive team who work together to develop schemes of work and teaching resources to engage our able pupils through innovative teaching and learning strategies, and share best practice. We all contribute to our Department's extra-curricular programme and currently we run a Shakespeare Society including regular visits to the RSC, creative writing competitions and book clubs for each key stage. For more information, please refer to the attachments below.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, outstanding teacher to lead our successful English Department. This permanent, full-time post would be particularly well-suited to an ambitious practitioner ready to progress in their career. We offer exceptional opportunities for professional development and remain dedicated to mentoring and supporting our staff. The successful candidate should be willing to work hard and contribute to the ongoing success of the School.

Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich's is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the sixth form. We are consistently one of the highest attaining schools in the county and we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently come in the top 10% for attainment and value added in the country. Our students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A-levels, mostly at grades A

• , A and B. The School attracts high-ability, talented students and offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. We believe that students thrive in an atmosphere of respect, care and support.
Teachers and support staff work hard to promote this ethos and to make sure that every pupil feels that they are a valued member of the school community. High quality pastoral support is key to this aim, and we work closely with parents to develop positive relationships with families and help students achieve their full potential. Our accomplished teachers use their skills and in-depth subject knowledge to inspire, encourage and support our students in their journey through the School, laying firm foundations for academic excellence at GCSE, in our Sixth Form and beyond. Our excellent support staff show high levels of commitment to the School and work hard to manage all non-teaching aspects of school life effectively. Located on the edge of the city of Gloucester in the heart of the south west, Sir Thomas Rich's is just a short drive from Junction 11 of the M5. The beautiful Cotswold towns of Cheltenham and Cirencester are easily accessible and there are excellent public transport links to the nearby cities of Cardiff, Birmingham and Bristol., Sir Thomas Rich's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.