English Teacher - Maternity

The Rochester Grammar School , Rochester

• Ref:KCC887-5445-143T
• Posted:19/02/2024
• Pay:£18,517 - £28,309 (3 days per week)
• Start Date:April 2024
• App Close Date:03/03/2024 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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English Teacher

Rochester Grammar School are seeking a qualified teacher of English to join their team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join our team of committed professionals teaching years 7-13, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form.  You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, to ensure that all of our students achieve their very best.  You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and will contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.  Our Curriculum can be viewed here. 

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or ECT with a passion for English.  Experience of teaching the IB is not essential.

What our Trust will offer you: 

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales. 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes.
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice.
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School.
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme

What you need to do now: 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Ruth Rivers via email – r.rivers@tsatrust.org.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk    

Information about the school

At The Rochester Grammar School we are a passionate team, dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all”. We have the highest expectations of all of our learners in their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. Our students are excited to learn in an inclusive environment full of enriching opportunities, and go on to attend outstanding universities.

From September 2025, we will be offering A Levels only in the Sixth Form.

Our dedicated staff are passionate about seeing every child fulfil their potential.

Rochester Grammar School are delighted to be the only Medway-based secondary school in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Parent Power List for 2025.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
• Telephone: 0333 360 2120
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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• Job Description