Teacher of English

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dartford is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to inspire students and foster a love for literature and critical thinking. This permanent full-time position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong subject knowledge and a commitment to student wellbeing, contributing to the school's vision of developing future STEM professionals.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher with a passion for English.
• Experienced or Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking first role.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons that foster critical thinking.
• Inspire students to develop communication skills.
• Collaborate within the English department.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Passion for learning

Collaborative

Motivational

Energetic

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Students at The Leigh UTC “are proud to attend a school that is realising its vision of ‘developing STEM professionals for the future global market'” ofsted, 2022.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our collaborative English department as a Teacher of English, starting from September 2025, or sooner depending on the successful candidate's availability. Successful candidates will be passionate about delivering an English curriculum that supports our vision of developing STEM professionals for the future global market.

As a Teacher of English, you will play a crucial role in shaping our students' educational journey. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons that foster a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. Your passion for English will inspire students to reach their potential and develop essential communication skills. Our ideal candidate will have high expectations, strong subject knowledge, resilience, compassion, and a desire to learn and grow.

At The Leigh UTC, we value our team ethos as key to our success, making this a great opportunity for an innovative and collaborative teacher in a supportive environment.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher passionate about learning with strong subject knowledge;
• An advocate for the importance of English in the curriculum;
• Experienced in teaching and delivering results, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking your first role;
• Collaborative and able to build strong professional relationships;
• Motivational and inspiring to students and staff;
• Energetic with a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Confident with clear career aspirations;
• Committed to safeguarding, happiness, and wellbeing of all at the Academy.

We aim to develop confident, thoughtful readers, writers, and speakers who are independent thinkers. The Leigh UTC is a STEM-based school, but our students value English and see its relevance to their studies and future careers.

This permanent full-time position offers MPS/UPS + London Fringe allowance based on experience.

The Leigh UTC is a special place to work. Pre-application visits or calls are encouraged. To discuss the role, contact Linda Evans at [emailprotected].

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Why work for us?

We foster collaboration, provide a respectful environment, and encourage innovation. Our team believes in creating lifelong success opportunities for students, emphasizing experiences beyond exams. Join us to achieve more together. Click here to learn more from our staff!

Our curriculum is hands-on, including the IB Middle Years Programme at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A-levels, T-levels, and IBCP at KS5, preparing students for STEM careers.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of September 2024, our Trust has 33 academies educating over 24,000 students with 4,000 staff. Many are rated 'Outstanding.' We are establishing three clusters and are involved in teacher training, a large teaching hub, and apprenticeships. Our Vision 2030 outlines future plans.

Within the Trust, you'll collaborate across academies, supported in professional development and career progression.

View the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our safeguarding commitment: We prioritize safeguarding and welfare, following all legal and ethical standards, including DBS checks and references.

Our equality and diversity commitment: We promote diversity, equality, and fairness, respecting all individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

Applications may close early based on the volume received. Early applications are encouraged.

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