English Teacher

About the school:

This is an exciting opportunity for an English Teacher to join an expanding school in Tunbridge Wells who are seeking an inspiring and committed English Teacher who relishes making a difference to children's lives.

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate and a talented English Teacher who can teach up to and including Level 2 and Level 3? Do you have knowledge and experience of working with Dyslexia too?

This is now a place to teach, but to educate. Through a whole school holistic approach, we focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead.

The students are aged 11-19 years and all have an Education, Health & Care Plan; they have communication and interaction needs, often related to Autism. With class sizes of 10 and with additional adult support, they tailor their curriculum and classroom delivery to every student's individual needs. Students here make good progress thanks to the high-quality teaching and because they are a multi-agency team working alongside our Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Pastoral Team and Residential Team.

Qualified teachers at any stage of their career are welcome to apply, from mainstream or special education as well as early careers teachers, as they provide a programme of specialist training for all new members of staff, in addition to our ongoing CPD programme.

We are looking for English teachers who:

• Have QTS status or are an ECT who believe, inspire and achieve
• Enjoy working with and forging positive relationships with young people
• Provide a model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning and role modelling.
• Have an enthusiasm for new approaches and implementation of your ideas
• Are reflective practitioners with a "can do" approach to teaching and with a passion to raise standards
• Have the ability to support all children to explore and reach their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident people
• Are ambitious, professional and are committed to further personal development
• Are committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.

In return we can offer you:

• To be part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the lives of young people
• To work in a collaborative and supportive team who remain calm, positive and creative which promotes unity as we resolve emerging challenges together
• Staff development which is key to our school improvement plan. Expectations are high and there is an array of bespoke support and development opportunities available through our excellent CPD Programme consisting of Twilight sessions, online learning and academic courses
• Kent Rewards Scheme, Kent Child Care Vouchers scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).