Teacher of English - Full-time

Rainham School for Girls, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-4199-44T
• Posted:01/05/2026
• Pay:MPS or UPS dependent on experience
• Start Date:27 August 2026
• App Close Date:28/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Rainham School for Girls are delighted to announce an opportunity for an English Teacher to join our enthusiastic, dedicated English Faculty and be part of our ambitious school which is one of the top performing schools in the region.

At Rainham School for Girls we are committed to our core school values of collaboration, aspiration, respect and empowerment. We believe that respect, challenge and support nurture strong relationships at RSG, where collaboration is key. We have high aspirations for our school community and are proud of the opportunities students have to innovate, lead and feel empowered. A highlight is the number of students who are inspired to enter into the teaching profession and then return to work at the school as qualified teaching staff. 

We have a large, successful English Faculty with a combination of experienced staff and those newer to the profession including ECTs. It is led by a Head of Faculty, second in charge and Key Stage Leads who work together to provide supportive and strategic direction. There is a strong sense of teamwork in the Faculty which offers not just support but opportunities for progression too. The Faculty has its own block within the school grounds, comprising twelve classrooms. 

Please send completed application forms to hr@rainhamgirls-tkat.org 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview 

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.  We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. 

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Information about the school

The culture at Rainham School for Girls is one of success. Our main aim is for pupils to have access to a broad and balanced curriculum in addition to leaving with excellent outcomes to secure future opportunities. We work hard to ensure children are happy and get the very best educational experience possible. Our C.A.R.E values are integral to our culture and represent collaboration, aspiration, respect and empowerment. This means working together, aiming high, acting positively and believing that anything is possible.

The whole curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support the development of knowledge as well as character. Teaching and Learning is strong across the school and is further enhanced by our extensive personal development curriculum. Lessons are ambitious and thoughtful paving the way for rich discussions which give pupils the opportunities to think more deeply and connect their ideas.

The relationships between staff and students are a standout feature of our school and we believe one of the key reasons children thrive at RSG. Pupils and staff love our school. We work together to ensure that everyone can be successful in all aspects of their school life and beyond, regardless of their barriers.

We recognise that our strength comes from the partnerships we have with parents and carers to collectively achieve the very best for all children and their families who choose us.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs V Shaw
• Address:Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
• Telephone: 01634 362 746
• Email: hr@rainhamgirls-tkat.org

Fax: 01634 388 334

Documents

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• Job Description
• Application form