Teacher of Humanities - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-528T
• Posted:15/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 19th May 2025

Advert

• Meopham School
• MPS/UPS
• September 2025
• Interviews: w/c 19^th May 2025

Meopham School is looking to recruit a Teacher of Humanities who can motivate and inspire our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who loves their subject, loves working with young people and is passionate about creating a better future for everyone. Ideally we are looking for a specialist in RE.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an early career teacher or an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge. The school offers the opportunity to deliver examination qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5 (or specify relevant key stages).

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about teaching Science.
• A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
  
  

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ethan Roberts, Headteacher, at ethan.roberts@swale.at or 01474 814646.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to ethan.roberts@swale.at . Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ethan Roberts
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: 01474 814646
• Email: ethan.roberts@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack