Teacher of English
The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an imaginative, enthusiastic, and committed teacher of English to join our highly successful selective school for boys. This is a rare opportunity to join an English department in a high achieving school, and a chance to work in a supportive environment where you can flourish.
The post is suitable for an ECT, where you could expect a large amount of specialist support as you begin your career, but is equally suited to a more experienced colleague looking for a new challenge with high achieving and motivated students.
What the school offers its staff
This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative and successful department in a genuinely high achieving school.
Benenden Healthcare is provided for staff.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
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 Harvey Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1015 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Harvey Grammar School website
- Email address
- Ltappenden@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01303 252131
The Harvey Grammar School is a selective 11–18 boys’ grammar school with a distinguished history dating back to 1674. The school has a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly qualified, experienced staff.
With a proven track record of helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals with excellent academic records, the Harvey is committed to developing both academic potential and personal growth. Outside of the regular school day, the School offers a range of extra-curricular activities.
Our ethos is one of encouraging our young men to work hard, play hard and to be supportive of fellow pupils. Every pupil is given the support to identify and develop his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other fields.
The Harvey is committed to its founding principles, being to serve the brightest boys in Shepway regardless of their social background. Our ultimate aim is that all our boys enjoy their time at the Harvey, are instilled with strong community values and develop into self-assured, articulate and helpful young men, being ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of their careers.
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