Advert
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours/Term Time/Full Time: Full Time
Location: Gillingham
Start Date: September 2026
From September, Will Adams Academy will be entering an exciting period of change and potential growth and are therefore looking to expand the curriculum offer. We are looking for a class teacher that would be willing and able to teach more than one subject at Key Stage 4 levels. An interest and experience in teaching any subject is welcome, with a particular advantage to non-core/vocational subjects.
It is vital that the successful candidate is a hard-working teacher who can quickly build positive relationships with young people and adults and who wants to have a transformational impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people.
Who we are looking for:
1. A qualified teacher with experience in alternative provision and/or mainstream. The subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stage 4.
2. A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential.
3. Organised, resourceful and proactive.
4. Desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice.
5. Desirable to have SEND experience
This is a full-time, permanent position open to MPS/UPS + SEN allowance.
The Trust/Will Adams Academy can offer you:
An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives.
6. A commitment to support you, in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
7. The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals.
8. Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme.
9. Term-time hours and flexible working.
10. Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.
11. Five Year Service award for Support Staff.
12. Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
13. Eye care reimbursement.
14. Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.
Applications must be received no later than the closing date on the advert. Applications received after this date will not be considered. To help manage applications efficiently, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.
Further information about Alternative Learning Trust/Will Adams Academy can be found on our websites.
Closing date: 18th May 2026
Interview date: 20th May 2026