English Teacher – Well Established Secondary School - Chatham

Marchant Recruitment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-performing secondary school in Chatham to appoint an English Teacher from September 2026. The role covers KS3/KS4 with potential KS5, joining a supportive department focused on outstanding lessons and staff wellbeing.

Candidates with QTS and a passion for education, who can deliver engaging lessons and build strong relationships with students, staff and parents, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching their specialist subject across KS3 and KS4.
• Be confident teaching KS5 (desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for education.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Teach your specialist subject across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver KS5 lessons where appropriate.
• Monitor student progress and provide meaningful feedback to support achievement.
• Create a positive, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

KS3/KS4 teaching

KS5 teaching

Classroom management

Subject knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Make a lasting impact in a school where ambition, achievement and professional development go hand in hand.

A high-performing secondary school in Chatham is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated EnglishTeacher to join its successful teaching team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to delivering outstanding lessons and helping every student reach their full potential.

Whether you are an experienced EnglishTeacher seeking your next challenge or an Early Career EnglishTeacher (ECT) beginning your career, you will be joining a school recognised for its supportive leadership, excellent student behaviour and strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression.

The Role

You will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 where appropriate. Working alongside a collaborative and experienced department, you will play an important role in maintaining high academic standards while creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Teach your specialist subject across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver KS5 lessons where appropriate.
• Monitor student progress and provide meaningful feedback to support achievement.
• Create a positive, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming, collaborative and forward-thinking department.
• Outstanding teaching facilities and resources.
• Supportive senior leaders who prioritise staff wellbeing.
• Excellent CPD, mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Motivated, respectful students with positive attitudes to learning.
• A culture built on high expectations, inclusion and academic excellence.

About You

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching their specialist subject across KS3 and KS4.
• Be confident teaching KS5 (desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for education.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Have the right to work in the UK.