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Teacher of English - 4 Days a Week - Full-time

The Rochester Grammar School , Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-5445-192T
  • Posted:04/09/2025
  • Pay: £28,200 - £45,000 pay ward pending
  • Start Date:January 2026
  • App Close Date:21/09/2025 at 16:00
  • Interviews:ASAP

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Rochester Grammar School is currently recruiting a qualified English Teacher to join our successful team. This opportunity has arisen due to a valued member of staff relocating.

As part of this role, you will be teaching students from years 7 to 13, including those enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program during their Sixth Form years.

We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner who sets high standards for both student achievement and behaviour. Your ability to design and deliver an engaging curriculum will be crucial, and you’ll play an active role in shaping the values and ethos of our school.
 
 This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or ECT with a passion for English.  Experience of teaching the IB is not essential.
 

If you’re passionate about English and dedicated to student success, we encourage you to apply!

What our Trust will offer you:  

  • Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
  • Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  • Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
  • Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
  • CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.  
  • Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. 
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
  • Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
  • TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

 

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

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

For an informal chat about this position please contact Ruth Rivers via email at (Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.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 emailrecruitment@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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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.