Teacher of English - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-222T
• Posted:05/01/2023
• Pay:MPS / UPS
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:30/01/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Shortly after the closing date

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HUGH CHRISTIE SCHOOL

Teacher of English 

Hugh Christie is a mixed wide ability 11 to 18 high school based in Tonbridge, Kent. Hugh Christie is ‘the place to be’ happy, successful and where pupils are well prepared for adult life.  Hugh Christie is a good school with a stable and well-motivated staff. Staff are supported well through a bespoke INSET programme led by our Lead Practitioner Group. The school finishes at 1-35pm on a Friday and has a two week holiday at the end of Term 1 to support wellbeing.

We are looking to recruit a Teacher of English and become part of our well established and successful team. This post is suitable for both early career or experienced teachers.

Our ideal candidate will: 

• be able to offer expertise up to at least GCSE. There is potential to teach A Level English Literature and/or Media.
• teach excellent lessons using our Pillars of Excellence principles.
• be committed to achieving excellent outcomes
• be a strong team player
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the school and its students can achieve 
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, especially those who have additional educational needs or are disadvantaged
• be committed to the school’s values

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and make a difference to our students in a critical subject for their future.

If you are seeking a rewarding position, enriching the lives of our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Start date: September 2023

Salary: MPS / UPS

Please visit our website (www.hughchristie.kent.sch.uk ) for more information about the school. The application form is accessible either from the school website (www.hughchristie.kent.sch.uk/vacancies)  or via the Executive Principal’s PA, Nicki Riddle (nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk   or 01732 353544).

Hugh Christie 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).

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 30^th January 2023.

Information about the school

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Hugh Christie School

Hugh Christie opened in 1957 as a co-educational school for children of all needs and abilities. Based in Tonbridge with excellent transport links, the school is housed in well maintained buildings on an attractive campus, with excellent facilities.

It is our aim that every child at Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well prepared for adult life. This website provides you with all the important information about how we try to achieve this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk