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Teacher of English - Flexible

The Malling School, East Malling

  • Ref:KCC886-5425-582T
  • Posted:12/02/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Flexible
  • App Close Date:31/03/2025 at 08:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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MPS, Full-time, flexible start date - to be discussed at interview
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Are you a passionate English Teacher eager to inspire and cultivate a love for literature and language in young minds? The Malling School, recognised as a Good school with aspects graded Outstanding by Ofsted, is currently seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join our vibrant team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our dynamic department, with flexible start date options to be discussed during the interview process

About The Malling School:

At our school, we prioritise 'Caring, Determined, and Reflective' values, which form the foundation of our educational philosophy. Our commitment to character education has earned us the prestigious 'Character Education Kitemark+' and national recognition as a hub supporting schools in character development. We take pride in our students' achievements, consistently ranking among the top-performing non-selective schools in Kent.

The English department plays a vital role in developing students' communication, analytical, and creative skills. Our streamlined assessment and feedback strategies maximize student progress while valuing teachers' time. With weekly subject-specific CPD and partnerships with external experts, we ensure ongoing professional growth. As a hub of innovation, we collaborate with outstanding schools to drive excellence in English education.

As a Teacher of English at The Malling School, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Teach English, engaging students up to and including Key Stage 5 (KS5).
  • Participate in a tailored professional development program.
  • Benefit from robust behaviour management systems.
  • Engage in a personalised induction program, coaching, Developmental Learning Walks, and ongoing feedback, contributing to departmental growth.
  • Play a significant role in shaping and enhancing the evolving English curriculum.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the ability to teach English to KS3 and GCSE levels (ability to teach beyond GCSE is advantageous).
  • Demonstrate innovative teaching practices and reflective pedagogy.
  • Have a track record of achieving excellent results in English for students.
  • Be driven by a passion to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Safeguarding and Compliance:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references, an online check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.

How to Apply:

To apply, visit the Kent Teach website and submit a complete application. The deadline is 31st March, with interviews held on a rolling basis. We may close the vacancy early if interest is high. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Visit Us:

We highly recommend that you contact the school to arrange a visit during a normal school day. Experience our outstanding behaviour, high expectations, achievement in lessons, warm and welcoming staff, and our kind and respectful students. Please contact hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1,000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" provides a solid foundation for our students success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.