Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Brompton Academy, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,055.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) job summary

English Teacher

University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT)
Schools: Brompton Academy
Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover
Essential Requirement: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

A Place to Innovate and Inspire

At UKAT, teaching English isn’t just about delivering lessons it’s about collaboration, creativity, and fostering a love of language and literature. You will join a dedicated English team, sharing ideas, developing engaging curriculum projects, and creating learning experiences that challenge and excite students. If you thrive in a forward-thinking and supportive environment, this is the role for you.

Our Trust fosters a culture of high aspiration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are seeking committed educators who want to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives while developing their own practice within a collaborative, Trust-wide community.

Benefits of Working for UKAT

At UKAT, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development, and professional fulfilment of all staff. Our benefits package includes:

Professional & Workplace Benefits

• Apple technology and equipment* (subject to terms of employment)

• Well-appointed, comfortable working environments

• Competitive salaries and generous employer pension contributions

• Assistance with accommodation or relocation (up to £500)

• Employee referral scheme

• Access to Trust-wide professional development, leadership pathways, coaching, mentoring, and apprenticeships

Financial Wellbeing

• Free retirement planning

• Budget planning support

• Interest-free financial assistance loans

Physical Health & Lifestyle

• On-site gym access

• Free Benenden Health cover

• Yoga sessions, cycle-to-work scheme, and eyecare scheme

Mental Health & Emotional Support

• Free counselling, mindfulness courses, hypnotherapy, and talking therapies

• On-site Mental Health First Aid

Social & Community Wellbeing

• Staff groups, clubs, and activities across a variety of interests

• Opportunities to take part in Trust-wide events that promote a strong sense of community

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging English lessons that inspire curiosity and support strong academic progress.

• Contribute to the development of an innovative and inclusive curriculum within the English department.

• Create a positive and purposeful learning environment that meets the needs of all learners.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to share best practice and raise standards.

• Contribute to wider school life, including enrichment activities, clubs, and events that promote a love of English.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Strong subject knowledge in English and a commitment to outstanding teaching

• A passion for education and belief in the potential of every student

• A collaborative, reflective, and adaptable professional approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young people

• Experience teaching across Key Stages 3-5

How to Apply

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

For all enquiries, please contact the UKAT Recruitment Coordinator.

The University of Kent 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. All successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the Trust will also conduct a one-time online search for shortlisted candidates. This helps identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the selection process. This search will be carried out by trained staff members, and no adverse judgement will be made for candidates with limited or no online footprint.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

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 Brompton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brompton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brompton-academy

Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a 400+ Adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further
information.

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