Gable Hall School Competitors

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Brentwood School is one of the UK's leading co-educational independent day and boarding schools, providing first-class opportunities from age 3 to 18. Founded in 1557 by Sir Antony Browne, the School statutes were signed by John Donne in 1622, declaring that pupils should be instructed in Virtue, Learning and Manners; values still embodied today. Combining inspirational modern teaching with traditional values, the School aims to provide a first-rate education. Brentwood School offers extensive co-curricular opportunities, including excellence in sport, music and drama, the largest optional Combined Cadet Force in the country and a high level of participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Benefits of working at Brentwood School Teaching staff benefits: Competitive salary Contributory teachers' pension scheme Optional subsidised private health care Free school lunches Free school sports centre membership The motivation and commitment of staff Pleasant working environment, school grounds and atmosphere Excellent attitude and behaviour of the pupils Small class sizes Outstanding resources High level of pastoral care and parental support Broad academic & extra-curricular programme Non-teaching staff benefits: Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Optional subsidised private health care Free school lunches (during term time) Free school sports centre membership Excellent facilities Friendly and attractive working environment The dedication and commitment of fellow staff

As parents we wish our children to grow up and live full lives as happy, successful, good people. At Gordon’s we want nothing less. More than a place of learning but a way of living, Gordon’s seeks to equip young people to make their contribution to the wider world in the sphere they choose. Officially listed as one of Britain’s outstanding schools by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Gordon’s is a unique non-selective state boarding school that recognises that a good education is not just about outstanding examination results but a thorough preparation for life; it is about developing character and confidence through great teaching and abundant opportunities to strive, do, make, perform and learn. Founded on academic rigour, excellent pastoral care, ceremony and an enviable activity programme we insist on hard work, exemplary behaviour at all times. As one of Britain’s most academically successful state schools, we have a proud record of commitment to the highest standards. We put great store in the widest possible recognition, celebration of achievement and intelligence to nurture individual talents and promote the understanding in every student that we are all equally different. However, the real judgement of Gordon’s is the students. All who visit are struck by the friendly, purposeful calm that pervades the school. This is no accident and is borne from self-disciplined, focused and appreciative young people. Young people who are ambitious to be the best they can be, able to think for themselves, with a firmly-held moral code based on personal responsibility, respect for others and the desire to serve the wider community.