Teacher of English
The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full Time or Part Time 0.6 to 0.8 FTE
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 a supportive environment where you can flourish.
We are able to accommodate a colleague looking for a full-time position or alternatively we can offer part time flexibility at either 0.6 or 0.8 FTE. Please indicate your preference in the application form.
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
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1005 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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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