English Teacher - January 2026

Trinity School Sevenoaks; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian Free School in Sevenoaks seeks a dedicated English teacher to join a supportive department. The role involves teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 English, cultivating a love for literature among students, and facilitating their academic growth. Candidates should be resilient and enjoy collaborative work. The school promotes personal and professional development, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for both staff and students.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

On-site staff parking

Qualifications

• Able to facilitate a learning experience that enables students to achieve their potential.
• Experience in teaching English curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Understanding of AQA GCSE Literature and Language.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
• Create and implement shared schemes of learning.
• Support students' academic and personal development.

Skills

Commitment to student development

Collaborative team working

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 723 applications for 180 school places for September 2025 new student intake.

Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:

• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have been above the national average every year in our P8 score (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32, 2023 +0.22, 2024 +0.26).
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.

Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives.

About the English Department

The English department at Trinity School are an enthusiastic, supportive team, who enjoy coming to work. We love Literature: reading it, talking about it, writing it - and we seek to impart this love to our students.

There are currently six classes in each year group at Key Stages 3 and 4; we prepare students to take AQA GCSE Literature and Language for years 10 and 11, and at key stage three we are crafting a broad, balanced, and interesting curriculum for building those key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. In recent years, we have worked hard to create shared schemes of learning that get the best out of our students, and enable each of us to contribute to the progress of our learners, and of the department over time. We blend our Literature and Language curriculum, using homework to good effect, and keeping lessons engaging. We also have an A-Level English Literature and an A-Level Film Studies course, both of which are popular amongst students. At key stage 5, learners have ten hours of contact time per fortnight, spent with two class teachers. Some interesting filmic and Literary texts are covered, and students are motivated and engaging.

About You

You will be committed to the development and progress of students, able to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential and you will be the sort of person who enjoys a collaborative team working style, relishes a challenge and is resilient. We are open to applications from experienced teachers and ECTs.

How to apply

We are a Christian school and are very keen to uphold this important and foundational element at Trinity. You do not have to be a Christian to join us but be sympathetic to our Christian values.

We highly recommend you come and visit us to experience what others so readily affirm that Trinity is truly a unique place, with a calm and caring atmosphere.

We are recruiting as applicants apply therefore an appointment may be made before the close date.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks and the right to work in the UK.

If you would like any further information, arrange a visit or an informal discussion please contact Fiona Smith, HR Manager on 01732 469111 or email [e-mail]

To apply please use the Apply now on the TES jobs website. Alternatively our application pack can be found on the school’s website https://www.trinitysevenoaks.org.uk/ and should be sent to [e-mail]