18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    23 April 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    20 March 2025

Job details

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 teaching position

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650 - £49,084

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

Potential Teacher Salary Enhancement (up to £5000)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English.

If you are an excellent practitioner, able to engage students and have the capability to teach students of all abilities, then we look forward to receiving your application.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and dynamic teacher for our excellent English team. There is the potential for a salary enhancement for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has:

  • The ability and passion to motivate and make English interesting and relevant to pupils;
  • Ambition to further their career in an exciting and dynamic environment;
  • The ability to help students go further than they think possible;
  • The vision to develop the curriculum to maximise pupil potential.

The role is suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers

For further information on the full main duties and responsibilities and the requirements for the job please refer to the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Additional benefits include:

  • Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • 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 details about the role

If you are interested in this post and require further information, please contact Lucy Silvester, Senior Assistant Headteacher, at lucy.silvester@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@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 (option 2)

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.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to wssrecruitment@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Westlands School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1774 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01795 477475

Arranging a visit to Westlands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lucy.silvester@swale.at.

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