Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Leigh Academy Tonbridge, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PHThis job expired on 19 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 April 2025
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
- 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 information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Tonbridge
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 715 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
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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