Teacher of English

Valley Invicta Academies Trust; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in oThongathi seeks an exceptional Teacher of English to inspire and educate a diverse student body. The role includes developing innovative curriculum content and working within a dynamic team committed to high standards. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for making learning accessible for all students. Join a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration with colleagues across the Academies Trust. Salary is MPS/UPR, with applications encouraged before the closing date.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching qualifications.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans for English.
• Experience in developing curriculum content.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to a diverse range of students.
• Develop and shape curriculum for the English department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide inclusive support.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to work with diverse students

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Type of Position: Teacher

Subject: English

Salary: MPS/UPR

Start Date: Easter 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026

The School of Science and Technology Maidstone (SST) is an outstanding school, with state-of-the-art facilities, that opened in 2020. We are extremely popular within the local community and are heavily oversubscribed. SST is at an exciting point in its growth and development as September 2026 will be the year the school has a full complement of students and staff as our very first 2020 cohort become Year 13.

In January 2023 SST was inspected by Ofsted and was graded OUTSTANDING in all categories and in our first set of public examinations in 2025 our outcomes for students were amongst the very best non-selective schools in Kent. This is a testament to the fantastic work that has gone into making this school a brilliant place to learn and work.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of English to join our existing team. The role will allow the postholder to work with a range of students of varying needs, all with a passion to learn. As a Teacher of English, the postholder will work in a growing department with an opportunity to develop and shape a new curriculum as well as help create an identify for the department in the school.

If you are passionate about working in a dynamic team to provide inclusive support to enable students to have full and effective access to the secondary school curriculum, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Exceptional Care, Exceptional Education and Exceptional Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

Application and further information

To learn more about our state-of-the-art school, please visit our website: www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk

To apply, please download a copy of the application form and email to: [e-mail]

You Can View Our Job Description Here.

Note: applicants will be invited for interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

SST Maidstone, New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ

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