English Teacher - Full-time

The North School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-4246-1055T
• Posted:06/11/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:January or April 2026
• App Close Date:21/11/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c 24th November 2025

Advert

• MPS/UPS
• 32.5 hours per week

The North School is looking for a passionate and dynamic teacher committed to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confident communication in young people. We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our successful English department. The role welcomes applications from Early Careers Teachers.

The English department is research led, forward thinking and innovative in its approach. As a beacon of excellence within the school, the department focuses on developing and delivering a rich and varied curriculum. This is a curriculum that secures knowledge in our students and develops fundamental skills, whilst enabling and embracing a love of Literature and Language.

We are very proud of the high standards of teaching and learning within the well-resourced English lessons. The collegiate and collaborative English team engage with research and CPD opportunities to continually refine their practice as we firmly believe that every child deserves access to the highest standards of teaching and learning.

We therefore seek well-qualified, highly skilled, and enthusiastic individuals, who have the highest of expectations of both themselves, the staff and the students in their classes. You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard-working and flexible. We want professionals who can contribute to the school’s overall success, displaying energy and enthusiasm across aspects of school life.

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

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
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 Debbie Fuller, Administration Officer for Recruitment and Trips and Visits, at Debbie.fuller@swale.at or 01233 614600.

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

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

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

Core values of achievement, respect, resilience and community underpin all that we do at The North School, resulting in a welcoming, happy and aspirational school, where students and teachers enjoy learning together. We have high ambition for every pupil as noted in our Ofsted report from November 2024, expertly driven by an experienced team of colleagues who provide all students with the best possible opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Our students are expected to treat each other and staff with care, courtesy and consideration. They are taught to always try their very best at whatever they do and to value the progress they make as individuals. We value a community approach to education to ensure that there is a broad range of expertise within the school. This enables our students to be supported in all areas, so that they may strive to reach their full potential in school and in their future lives.

At The North School we recognise that the students are at the centre of the learning experience and that they all come with different needs and abilities, not to mention interests and strengths. Therefore, we continually review the curriculum diet available; to ensure that it best reflects the national picture and the needs of the students. This enables us to make the learning experience as skills based as possible with a broad range of subjects and an emphasis on personal achievement.

Our classroom practice and academic achievement is supported by a wide range of facilities that include a school farm, managed by a very successful Young Farmers team, the Basketball Academy, excellent sports facilities and a wide variety of clubs and visits.

Part of the Swale Academies Trust, The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and aims to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school. Working in partnership with parents and the local community is important to us. Collaboration with parents to ensure that every student in our care reaches their full potential is highly valued and we encourage all parents to get involved in the life of the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Debbie Fuller
• Address:Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
• Telephone: 01233 614600
• Email: debbie.fuller@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack