Teacher of English - Flexible

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-602T
• Posted:30/09/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:Flexible
• App Close Date:24/10/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of English (TLR available for the right candidate)
MPS • Permanent
Full-time/part-time/start date flexible – to be discussed at interview

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher ready to inspire a love of language and literature? The Malling School, judged Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted, is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join our thriving department. For the right candidate, a TLR is available.

About The Malling School
Our values – Caring, Determined, Reflective – underpin everything we do. We hold the Character Education Kitemark+ and serve as a national hub for character development. Our behaviour for learning policy ensures disruption-free classrooms, so teachers can focus on high-quality teaching supported by clear systems and strong leadership.

Our English Department
You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering ambitious, knowledge-rich curricula. Weekly CPD, regular pedagogy briefings, and efficient feedback systems support professional growth while respecting workload. Staff also benefit from purposeful collaboration with colleagues beyond our school.

The Role
As a Teacher of English, you will:
• Teach across the age and ability range, including opportunities at KS5.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum development and high standards of practice.
• Access extensive, personalised professional development.
• Work within a culture of coaching, developmental feedback, and robust behaviour systems.

TLR (for the right candidate): Additional responsibility may be offered (e.g., Key Stage Coordination or Whole-School Literacy).

The Successful Candidate Will:
• Hold QTS and be able to teach English at KS3 and GCSE (KS5 desirable).
• Be reflective, innovative, and values-driven.
• Demonstrate proven or potential ability to secure excellent outcomes for students.

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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.

How to Apply
Apply via the Kent Teach website. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged. Closing date: Friday 24th October.

Visit Us
We warmly encourage visits to experience our outstanding behaviour, high expectations, purposeful lessons, and kind, respectful students. Contact hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange.

Join us in creating a positive, caring environment where young people can thrive.

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

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:The Malling School, Beech Road , East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
• Telephone: 01732 840995
• Email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Employment of Ex-Offenders policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Recruitment Pack