Teacher of English 2i/c
The Holmesdale School, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2026
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2C
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Holmesdale School
- MPS/UPS + TLR2C
- 32.5 hours per week
- Start Date – April or September 2026
- Interview Date - ASAP
The Holmesdale School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled teacher to join our well-established and popular English Department as Second in Charge of English.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge.
The successful candidate will be:
- 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.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
This is an exciting time to join The Holmesdale School as we have been named the #1 most improved school for Student Attainment across Maidstone, Malling, and Tonbridge and #2 across the entire county of Kent in the latest league tables.
This is a testament to the relentless determination of our students, the unwavering dedication of our staff, and the incredible support of our families and community. We are committed to building on this momentum to continue raising aspirations and outcomes for every single learner. If you have the drive to maintain our trajectory and the heart to inspire our students, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Join us to benefit from:
- 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
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Louise Bates, Office Manager, at louise.bates@swale.at or 01634 240416.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to louise.bates@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
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.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale 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. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Holmesdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Holmesdale School website
- Email address
- recruitment@swale.at
The Holmesdale School is a well-established 11-18 co-educational school, in the heart of the Medway Valley. The school was rebuilt in 2007. This provides our community with modern, exceptionally well-resourced facilities; yet the school ethos is founded on traditional values.
The School provides a safe learning environment where students can access a high quality curriculum through the Holmesdale home style of learning which ensure that students are independent, resilient and suitably equipped for life-long learning. This is achieved through celebrating personal excellence on each individuals; learning journey.
The development and well-being of each individual child is at the heart of our moral purpose. These values are embedded through our moral code; honesty, kindness, courage and diligence.
Our school motto is Dedicated to community, committed to equality, striving for excellence and we embrace the ECCO Values of Engagement, Character, Community and Ownership. At The Holmesdale School we unlock potential and transform lives through exceptional education.
We achieve this through;
• Excellent Teaching
• State of the art facilities and an excellent climate for learning
• Supporting students to be the best they can be
• Being big enough for choice, small enough to care.
Holmesdale has a friendly and supportive, but disciplined, environment and provides extensive learning opportunities which unlock student’s self-belief and aspiration.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.
Arranging a visit to The Holmesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swale.at.
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