Teacher of English - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-339T
• Posted:28/10/2024
• Pay:MPS based on experience
• Start Date:April 2025
• App Close Date:25/11/2024 at 22:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher who can bring English to life and create a nurturing learning environment, within which everyone can reach their full potential? If so, join Leigh Academy Hugh Christie in the role of Teacher of English and you will be part of a highly successful, vibrant, experienced, supportive department. 

As a Teacher of English, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of our students. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons that ignite a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. Your passion for English will inspire students to reach their full potential and develop essential communication skills for their future. Our successful candidate will have high expectations of their students, strong subject  knowledge, resilience, compassion and a keen desire to learn and grow. 

We welcome applicants who are passionate about harnessing technology to enhance learning experiences and are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education. You'll benefit from comprehensive support and professional development opportunities tailored to your needs, ensuring a smooth transition into your role.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge;
• A keen advocate for the importance of English education as part of the curriculum; 
• Have a high level of teaching experience and delivery of results, or are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for their first position; 
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships;
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential;
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Confident, with strong career aspirations;
• Committed to the safeguarding and happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy.

Join our dedicated team of educators and become part of a forward-thinking academy that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in teaching and learning. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie provides the perfect platform to grow and develop as an educator.

The Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor at amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk 

This is a full-time, permanent position starting in April 2025. The salary offered is MPS based on experience.

Please note that interviews for this role may be conducted on a rolling basis; therefore we encourage early applications. 

Information about the school

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.

It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students’ wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.

Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.

We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kelly Ala
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: (01732) 353544
• Email: info@lahughchristie.org.uk

Fax: 01732 367833

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• Teacher of English