Teacher of English

Chilmington Green School; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chilmington Green School seeks an inspirational English teacher to join a brand-new secondary, growing to a 6-form entry with a sixth form. The successful candidate will help establish high standards from opening and join in January 2027, contributing to a supportive, collaborative team across United Learning.

All staff benefit from ongoing CPD and development opportunities, with potential progression into leadership as the school scales and integrates within the United Learning cluster.

Qualifications

• We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced practitioners.
• The Vacancy requires an inspirational English teacher who can motivate and inspire students.
• Committed to ensuring all pupils make excellent progress.

Responsibilities

• Join the school in January 2027 as part of a growing team.
• There is an optional Departmental Responsibility if requested.
• Teach English and contribute to a broad secondary curriculum as the school grows.

Skills

Inspirational teacher

English subject knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

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Teacher of English with Departmental Responsibility Available

Chilmington Green School 31/10/2026

United Learning are delighted to have opened a new school in Ashford. Chilmington Green School is a new secondary school which opened in September 2023 with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students. At capacity, the school will be a 6-form entry, co-educational, non-selective secondary with a 240-place 6th form. We are currently looking for excellent, highly motivated staff, with the vision and aspiration to be a part of a school from its opening through to its first A-level results day; bringing to life the United Learning ethos of the Best in Everyone through a curriculum, culture, environment, and structure that provides an exceptional educational offer for local young people. Staff will form a dynamic team who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to instilling the qualities of pride, respect, and resilience in the next generation of children, preparing them for successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable adult lives. Chilmington Green will work collaboratively with United Learning’s cluster of highly successful schools in the area, Wye School (free school, 11-18) and Ashford School (independent, all through and boarding) and, as a result, staff will benefit from richer and wider opportunities for continued professional development (CPD). Chilmington Green School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary UL Teacher Academy Pay Scale Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Region Ashford Job category/type English Date posted 23/10/2026 Job reference REQ005754 Attachments Chilmington Green School JD - Teacher of English.pdf

Job description

The Vacancy

Chilmington Green School is a co-educational, non-selective Secondary school which opened in September 2023. It will grow to become a 6-form entry school with a sixth form of 240 pupils. The school will build on United Learning’s successful track record locally and nationally, providing an excellent secondary education for local children. The successful candidate will join the school at a key point in the school’s growth as our new, state-of-the-art building will open in September 2025. Furthermore, being part of a newly establishing school offers excellent professional development and future career prospects.

As a new and growing school, we are recruiting teachers in all subject areas and the successful candidates will work as part of a small, close-knit and growing team. The staff body will form a dynamic team who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to instilling the qualities of pride, respect, and resilience in the next generation of children. Chilmington Green works collaboratively with United Learning’s cluster of highly successful schools in the area, Wye School and Ashford School and, as a result, staff will benefit from richer and wider opportunities for continued professional development (CPD).

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced practitioners.

The Role

The successful candidate will join the school in January 2027 and will be part of the growing team of staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to shape and grow the school during its formative years. Alongside this role there is the opportunity for a Departmental Responsibility, if you are interested in this please mention this in your application.

• An inspirational Teacher of English who can successfully motivate and inspire students.

• Committed to ensuring that all pupils make excellent progress.

• Driven and determined to ensure that Chilmington Green School is successfully established with high expectations from the very start.

• Dedicated to their own professional development.

We can offer:

• Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.

• The opportunity to contribute to and shape the growth and development of the school from the moment of opening.

• Collaboration with colleagues from across the United Learning trust and across our local cluster of schools, Wye School and Ashford School.

• Significant potential for progression into middle and senior leadership opportunities.

• Working across a large and successful multi-academy trust with a shared curriculum, resources and subject specific support.

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay…more time…and more support

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector

• Cash towards medical treatment

• Generous staff discount scheme

• Three extra INSET days for planning

• At least one personal day a year

• Great training for your career

• Exceptional curriculum resources

• Expert subject advice

• Support for your wellbeing

The ability to teach multiple subjects or outside of the main subject area is desirable but not essential. Applications are encouraged from candidates looking for progression into both middle and senior leadership positions.

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to share with you our plans for the school. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:Jon Rutland, Principal, [e-mail] or [e-mail] .