About the Role

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an early career teacher or an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge. The school offers the opportunity to deliver examination qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5.

Candidate Requirements

• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about teaching English across all key stages.
• A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
• Suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers.

Benefits

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Alex Holmes, Headteacher, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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