Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Leigh Academy Tonbridge, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: Fixed term - September 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + TLR for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong academic background in English

• A passion for teaching and making a real difference in students' lives

• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills

• A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A vibrant, well-resourced learning environment

• A culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

• Access to the Trust’s extensive CPD programmes

• Employee benefits including a staff wellbeing programme, pension scheme, and more

Further details about the role

Do you have a passion for literature, language, and inspiring young minds? Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated and enthusiasticTeacher of Englishto join our dynamic and supportive team.

Why Join Us?

At Leigh Academy Tonbridge, we are committed to nurturing both academic excellence and personal growth. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, you'll benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, collaborative working across academies, and a clear pathway for career progression.

The Role

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Deliver engaging and innovative lessons to KS3 and KS4 (KS5 opportunities may be available)

• Foster a love of reading and effective communication

• Support students of all abilities to achieve their full potential

• Contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking English department

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher JD 2022 (7).pdf - 91.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Tonbridge

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 585 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Tonbridge website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01634412205
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hayesbrook-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Tonbridge

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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