English Teacher (KS3–KS5)
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Contract: Full-time / Part-time considered
Start date: 9th February 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive English department in Tonbridge. The successful candidate will be able to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability and enthusiasm to teach Key Stage 5 (A Level).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT looking to develop their practice within a school that values high academic standards, creativity, and professional development.
The successful candidate will:
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Be a qualified teacher of English (QTS)
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Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English literature and language
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Be able to teach, or demonstrate the potential to teach, A Level English
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Inspire and motivate students of all abilities
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Be committed to high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
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Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated department
We offer:
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A supportive and forward-thinking English department
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Enthusiastic, well-behaved students who enjoy learning
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A commitment to professional development and career progression
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A positive and inclusive school culture
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Competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale
Why choose KTS:
• PAYE – we pay PAYE meaning your tax is all worked out for you and we never use umbrella companies, meaning the money you earn is yours to keep – besides the usual deductions of tax, NI (and pension and student loan if applicable) – there are no additional deductions from your pay
• Pension scheme – we offer a pension scheme with a total of an 8% contribution – your other pensions can be transferred into this pot too, keeping it all in one convenient place for you (different to the Teachers Pension)
• Refer a friend – recommend your friends, family, colleagues to KTS, and you will receive a £50 referral fee. This can be teachers, TAs, support staff.
• Guaranteed Work Scheme (GWS) – a type of contract where you are guaranteed