Deputy Subject Leader for English

Chatham Grammar, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £52,842.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TRP2a - £9,337

Deputy Subject Leader for English job summary

About this Role

As Deputy Subject Leader for English, you will support the Subject Leader in providing effective leadership across the department, with responsibility for an agreed key stage, phase or designated area. You will contribute to high-quality curriculum delivery, teaching, assessment and student support, using evidence-informed practice to identify priorities, support colleagues and improve student outcomes.

You will provide leadership within your area of responsibility, promote consistent practice and contribute to the successful implementation of Academy and Trust priorities. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy and deputising for the Subject Leader when required, you will champion high expectations, continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.

Why Join UKAT?

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and success of our staff. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Benenden Healthcare membership.
• Free access to wellbeing, health and counselling services.
• Free on-site parking and discounted electric vehicle charging.
• Access to our on-site gym facilities.
• Staff Thrive Days in addition to scheduled professional development days.
• Tailored professional learning pathways and trust-wide career opportunities via the UKAT Institute.
• Eye care and hearing care vouchers.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Relocation packages for eligible candidates.
• Interest-free loans and travel loans.
• Excellent transport links, with London and the wider South East within easy reach, or you may benefit from the cycle to work scheme with UKAT.

Located in Medway, Kent, Chatham Grammar is a high-performing and inclusive school with a strong academic tradition and ambitious aspirations for every student. We welcome applications from colleagues at all stages of their careers who share our commitment to delivering an exceptional education and enriching opportunities for all learners.

UKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than an advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chatham Grammar

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 948 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chatham Grammar website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chatham-grammar

Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective 11 – 19 girls academy (with a mixed sixth form) whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).

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