English Teacher

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Strood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Recognition

TSAT Benefits Portal

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Maritime Academy in Medway invites applications for an English Teacher to join our expanding Sixth Form from September. We welcome qualified English teachers or ECTs with a passion for teaching and learning.

You will plan and deliver a dynamic curriculum, maintain high standards of achievement and behaviour, and contribute to our ethos of excellence. DBS check and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from teachers and ECTs who have experience of teaching English.
• You will be a qualified English Teacher or ECT with a strong passion for teaching and learning.
• You will be enthusiastic about embracing new ideas, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of planning and delivering a dynamic curriculum.

Skills

English teaching

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum planning

Job description

About The Role

Join Our State-of-the-Art Academy and Inspire the Authors of Tomorrow

We are excited to announce an opening for an English Teacher to join our team at our expanding academy as we welcome students into our Sixth Form from September. The successful candidate will be a qualified English Teacher or ECT with a strong passion for teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about embracing new ideas, demonstrates a positive attitude, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. As an effective classroom practitioner, you will be capable of planning and delivering a dynamic and engaging curriculum, while keeping up-to-date with the latest curriculum developments. Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

As a valued member of our team, you will maintain high expectations for both student achievement and behaviour. You will be dedicated to fostering student engagement, encouraging progress, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching English.

About Us

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.

Maritime Academy, is a new state of the art secondary school serving the community of Medway, which opened in September 2022 and moved to their brand new premises in September 2024.

“The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment, where ‘excellence is a habit’. It exudes a strong sense of community.” Ofsted 2025

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process.