English Teacher - Full-time

Maritime Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-9999-202T
• Posted:13/02/2026
• Pay:TSAT Teacher Scale £33,280 - £52,000
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:08/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Our State-of-the-Art Academy and Inspire the Authors of Tomorrow 

We are excited to announce an opening for an English Teacher to join our team at our expanding academy as we welcome our next cohort of students in September. The successful candidate will be a qualified English Teacher or ECT with a strong passion for teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about embracing new ideas, demonstrates a positive attitude, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. As an effective classroom practitioner, you will be capable of planning and delivering a dynamic and engaging curriculum, while keeping up-to-date with the latest curriculum developments. Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

As a valued member of our team, you will maintain high expectations for both student achievement and behaviour. You will be dedicated to fostering student engagement, encouraging progress, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching English. 

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.  From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition:  Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions. 

Next Steps

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.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

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 email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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