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1. 32.5 hours per week
The Whitstable School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled teacher to join our well-established and popular English Department in the new academic year.
The successful candidate will be passionate about literature and language, committed to achieving strong outcomes at GCSE, and excited by the opportunity to work in partnership with organisations such as The Prince’s Trust to broaden students’ cultural capital and real-world experiences.
We value innovation and creativity, encouraging teachers to bring English alive in the classroom through dynamic pedagogy, rich texts, debate, performance, and purposeful writing opportunities that connect learning to the wider world.
The successful candidate will be:
2. An excellent classroom practitioner.
3. Passionate about teaching English.
4. A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
5. Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
6. Suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
7. Enhanced Maternity Pay
8. Teachers Pension Scheme
9. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
10. Discounts with local and national retailers
11. Access to training and development
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Cycle to Work scheme
14. On-site Parking
Ready to join us?
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
The Whitstable School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.