English Teacher

Philosophy Education; Maidstone; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Philosophy Education is assisting a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Kent to recruit a part-time English Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2027. The role focuses on teaching English across KS3 and KS4, with a 3-day work week and MPS/UPS salary scale.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification, teach with confidence in English Language and Literature, and collaborate within a supportive English department to promote high standards and

Qualifikationen

• Hold QTS or an appropriate teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Confident teaching KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and progress.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Aufgaben

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons and develop students' confidence in English.
• Collaborate with English department.
• Support continued professional development.

Kenntnisse

QTS

English Language

English Literature

KS3/KS4

Lesson planning

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

QTS or teaching qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Part-Time English Teacher

• English Teacher KS3 & KS4
• Maidstone
• Part-Time 3 Days per Week
• Maternity Cover
• January 2027 Start
• MPS / UPS
• Interviews Available Immediately

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a part-time opportunity from January 2027?

A successful Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Kent is looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join its established English department on a part-time, fixed-term basis covering maternity leave.

This is a 3-day-per-week position and would be an excellent opportunity for either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to join a supportive and collaborative department.

The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that develop students' confidence in English Language and Literature while supporting strong academic progress.

The school has an established and experienced staff body and prides itself on providing a supportive, team-focused working environment. Staff are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate across departments and access opportunities for continued professional development.

The successful English Teacher will:

• Hold QTS or an appropriate teaching qualification
• Have strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature
• Be confident teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and deliver engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
• Work collaboratively as part of an established English department
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Be available for 3 days per week

The Role

• Position: Teacher of English
• Location: Kent
• Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
• Hours: Part-Time 3 Days per Week
• Start: January 2027
• Salary: MPS / UPS
• Interviews: Available immediately

Applications are welcomed from both experienced English Teachers and ECTs.

The school is looking to interview as soon as possible and may appoint before the advertised closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Philosophy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.