English Teacher Maternity Cover

TSAT; Dover; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Dover is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher. You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, contributing to a supportive learning environment, and fostering student development. The position offers competitive pay within a newly built school environment with state-of-the-art technology. Ideal candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and display a genuine passion for teaching English.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Scales

Teacher Pension Scheme

Collaborative Support

CPD Opportunities

Staff Wellbeing Focus

Convenient Parking

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a creative curriculum.
• Contribute to the school ethos and development.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Classroom Management

Behavior Management

Lesson Planning

Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their full potential

Do you believe that every child no matter their background deserves the chance to succeed

Goodwin Academy are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their Team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. You will join our team of creative and committed professionals who are passionate about teaching and learning.

Our English Teacher will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments. Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

As an English Teacher you will :

• Be a qualified Teacher or ECT.
• Be passionate about teaching and learning.
• Have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to the values ethos and the development of our schools.

Wed love to hear from you if you have a genuine passion for English and a commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons.

About You

About Us

At Goodwin Academy our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills so that they become confident well‑rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.

Goodwin Academy as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust is committed to transforming the life chances of our students ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - Be Your Best :

B Brilliance E Enrichment S Society and T Thinking.

To find out more about our school please click here.

Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently they are now achieving well. Good Ofsted 2025

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. Thats 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 :

• Environment : A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Competitive Pay Scales : Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Teacher Pension Scheme : Secure your future with membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support : Benefit from resources mentoring and school visits across the Trust.
• Internationally Accredited Pedagogy : Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• CPD : Our in‑house training provision Thinking Horizons offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
• Chartered Teacher Status : As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card : School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays cars days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking : Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal : a one‑stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school benefiting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Carrie Whiting (emailprotected).

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 please email emailprotected.

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Classroom Management
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Tutoring
• Curriculum Development
• Cordova
• Experience with Children
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 33280 - 52000