Teacher of English

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English - Full time

To commence in September 2026

MPS + Fringe Allowance

A £2,000 recruitment allowance will be paid to direct applicants

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic professional to teach up to KS5 in an all ability mixed academy with excellent resources and accommodation to commence in September 2026. The academy offers the IB programme in our Sixth Form.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills working in a team of experienced staff. This post would be suitable for either an ECT or a high quality existing practitioner looking to further develop their career.

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

Staff well-being is a focus of the academy and our staff benefit from free gym membership, a cycle to work scheme, a well maintained and resourced working environment as well as consideration of an effective work life balance.

If you would like to join our team please visit https://mynewterm.com/school/Knole-Academy/136128

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interviews: To be advised

Creativity in Learning

Confidence to Achieve

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.

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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

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 Knole Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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