English Teacher - Full-time

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5448-476T
• Posted:27/02/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:31/03/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Qualified Teacher – English

Start: Negotiable Location: Herne Bay High School

Herne Bay High School is seeking a passionate and inspiring English teacher to join our supportive, innovative, and dynamic team.

Make a real difference in students’ lives while developing your teaching career in a vibrant school community.

Why Choose Herne Bay High?

• Comprehensive Support for ECTs: Tailored mentorship and high-quality professional development to help you flourish.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a friendly, inclusive team of experienced and passionate educators.
• Make an Impact: Deliver engaging English lessons that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of language.
• Professional Growth: Develop your skills, take on leadership opportunities, and shape your career within the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English lessons that challenge and inspire students.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to promote growth.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to enhance teaching strategies and curriculum development.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, literary events, and school initiatives that enrich student learning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve your teaching practice.

We’re Looking For Teachers Who Are:

• Qualified (QTS) or Early Career Teachers ready to embark on their teaching journey.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to student success.
• Passionate about English and fostering a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking.
• Eager to contribute to school improvement and seize professional growth opportunities.

How to Apply:

Send yoir completed application form to jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org. 

Join us in shaping the future—your classroom awaits!

Safeguarding Commitment:
At Herne Bay High, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive child protection screening, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice.

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jemma Lowry
• Address:Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
• Telephone: (01227) 361221
• Email: jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org

Fax: 01227 742481

Documents

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• Safer Recruitment Policy Statement
• Safeguarding Recruitment Statement