KS3 & KS4 English
Dartford, Kent
Full-Time or Part-Time
September 2026 Start
Paid to Scale

A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Dartford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join their successful English department from September 2026. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs who are passionate about inspiring a love of language and literature while helping students achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where high expectations, strong pastoral care, and academic excellence sit at the heart of everything they do. The position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that challenge and motivate students while supporting them to make excellent progress.

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students through the study of English Language and English Literature.
• Assess, monitor and track student progress effectively.
• Differentiate learning to support pupils of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes high expectations and a love of learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and pastoral teams to support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school.

This thriving secondary school serves a diverse and vibrant community within Dartford and has built a strong reputation for academic achievement, inclusion, and student development.

The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Strong behaviour systems and high expectations.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A welcoming and inclusive school culture where both staff and students are encouraged to flourish.

Staff benefit from being part of a wider network of educational professionals, sharing best practice and accessing high-quality CPD opportunities.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• High expectations for student achievement and behaviour.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Competitive salary paid to scale.
• High-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and mentoring.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a new challenge from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy of responding to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications received, individual feedback may not always be possible. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.