Teacher of English

Salary £32,916 - £51,055 (depending on experience) Contract: PERMANENT Hours: Full Time Start date: TBC Chatham Grammar is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspiring Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive English Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to contribute to a thriving academy that is committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning. The Role: The successful candidate will: Deliver engaging and challenging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 & 5 Support students in achieving strong outcomes in GCSE English Language and Literature Inspire a love of literature and language Monitor and support student progress to ensure excellent outcomes Contribute to the development of innovative schemes of work Play an active role in the wider life of the academy What We Offer As part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, we are proud to offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment High-quality CPD and clear career progression pathways Access to Trust-wide professional networks A strong focus on staff wellbeing Teachers’ Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme On-site parking Access to fitness and leisure facilities The award-winning English Department at Chatham Grammar achieves excellent results. Our friendly, welcoming and experienced department are keen enthusiasts for extra-curricular activities and encourage students to write as a passion and to see how English can inform their everyday lives. The department also benefits from the Trust’s links with the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers. It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good. Chatham Grammar is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information: http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/. HOW TO APPLY Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use your application to tell us how your current skills and experience meet the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age. CVs will not be accepted Deadline for applications: Friday 14th May 2026 Applications will be considered upon receipt until the closing date and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. The University of Kent Academies Trust is committ