English Teacher

Term Time Teachers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Tunbridge Wells seeks an outstanding English and Drama Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role from April 2025 to April 2026. The position involves teaching English and Drama to pupils aged 9-13, managing drama programs, and ensuring a stimulating classroom environment. The school offers a supportive atmosphere and excellent facilities, making it an inspiring place to work.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Pension

Free Parking

Fee remission for children attending the School

Free meals during working hours

Generous training and development scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English and Drama to pupils aged 9-13.
• Ability to produce and direct major school productions.

Responsibilities

• Teach drama and English to upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
• Produce and direct major school productions.
• Communicate with parents through reports and meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Drama

Education

Recognised teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent)

Job description

An independent school based in Tunbridge Wells is looking for an outstanding English Teacher who is proficient in teaching Drama. Your role as an English and Drama Teacher will include the teaching of English to pupils aged 9-13, managing the teaching of Drama throughout the Prep School and overseeing the planning of a school-wide Drama program. This is a full time, maternity cover, fixed term role running from April 2025-April 2026.

The co-educational preparatory school was rated 'excellent in all areas' on their latest ISI report. It's an inspiring place to learn with an enriching curriculum, first class facilities and creative indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

Your key responsibilities as an English Teacher:

• To teach drama and English to upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 as required.
• To produce and direct major School productions and support the Head of English with the direction of the Upper School production.
• To undertake target setting and occasionally administer standardised tests to produce careful records of achievement and gain insight into pupils' progression.
• To create a stimulating and exciting atmosphere in the classroom, through attractive displays, use of books, artefacts etc.
• To communicate with parents both informally and formally through parents' evenings and written reports.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.

Requirements:

• Recognised teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent).
• Work in accordance with the legal requirements and policies of the school.
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be happy to apply.
• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Be able to provide two references within the last 2 years.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension
• Free Parking
• Fee remission available for child/children attending the School, subject to the usual entry requirements.
• Free meals during working hours.
• Generous training and development scheme.

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).