Teacher of English - Full-time/Part-time

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-607T
• Posted:12/01/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:30/01/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of English

MPS/UPS Full Time/Part Time (flexible)

Are you a passionate English Teacher ready to inspire a love of literature and language? The Malling School, a Good school with Outstanding elements (Ofsted), is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our successful and supportive English department.

About The Malling School

Our values of Caring, Determined, and Reflective underpin everything we do. We are proud holders of the Character Education Kitemark+ and are nationally recognised for our work in character development. We are consistently one of the highest-performing non-selective schools in Kent.

We offer a calm, purposeful learning environment, underpinned by exceptional behaviour, high expectations, and strong pastoral systems. This allows teachers to focus on what they do best: teaching.

About the Role

The English department plays a vital role in developing students’ communication, creativity, and analytical thinking. We use efficient assessment systems that support progress while protecting staff wellbeing. Weekly subject CPD, collaboration with external partners, and curriculum innovation are central to our practice.

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Teach English up to and including KS5

• Benefit from a personalised induction and ongoing coaching

• Take part in weekly subject-specific CPD

• Contribute to curriculum development

• Have access to strong behaviour systems and support

• Have the opportunity for additional responsibilities (TLR available)

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS and can teach English to KS3 and GCSE (KS5 desirable)

• Uses reflective and innovative teaching approaches

• Has a strong record of student progress

• Is enthusiastic, values-driven, and committed to making a difference

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

Please apply via Kent Teach, completing the application in full. Applications will be reviewed on receipt. The closing date is Friday 30th January, and we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Visits Welcome

We strongly encourage visits to see our school in action. To arrange a visit, please email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Join us and help shape confident, thoughtful, and enthusiastic learners in a caring and ambitious school community.

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.

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