English Teacher September

I am currently supporting an Ofsted rated Good school in Gravesend who are seeking a new English Teacher, starting September 2024.

The English Department are currently expanding the English Team and are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed teacher who shares the same values; engaging, empowering and encouraging students to fulfil their fullest potential.

START DATE: September 2024

SALARY: MPS1-UPS3, plus potential for TLR2a Allowance

POSITION: Permanent, full time, potential for 2ic position and TLR for the right candidate

English Department Information:

• A supportive Department with varying levels of experience within the English Team
• Collaborative approach in order to support workload and wellbeing of staff
• Recently remapped and refreshed SoW and resources which are distributed amongst the team (KS3 and KS4)
• A developing KS5 A-Level (Language and Literature) is offered to our 6th Form Students
• Capacity for Professional Promotion within the department

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is passionate about English Language and Literature
• Is enthusiastic and able to demonstrate innovative and creative teaching practices
• Can work collaboratively as well as use personal initiative
• Be eager to inspire and motivate students to exceed expectations
• Has high aspirations for all students
• Must hold QTS/ recognised teaching qualification in the UK

What Can The School Offer You?

• Opportunities for staff to progress quickly and develop into posts of responsibility at all levels up to SLT.
• Active support with your career development including CPD opportunities such as NPQML, NPQSL and Coaching etc
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Team
• Access to Health and Wellbeing support via Occupational Health and access to free, confidential counselling services with the Staff Support Line Service.
• Positive union relations and a representative from the largest teaching union on the staff body.
• A friendly place to work holding the Gold Kent and Medway Staff Wellbeing Award

If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible with the prospect of interviews being conducted in July.

Candidates Must: 

• Have no recent criminal convictions/cautions. 
• Have a full original birth certificate, full driving licence and or/valid passport.  
• If you have been a resident for less than 5 years in the UK, a right to work visa and a criminal background check from any country resided in for 6 months or more within the past 5 years must be provided.  

Both SER and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.