English Teacher, Kent

  • Location: Kent
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £31,650
  • Start date: 01/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
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Job Description

English Teacher – Canterbury, Kent
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-term contract
Salary: Salary: £31,650 (MPS1) – £49,084 (UPS3) – Depending on experience
 
New Directions are working in partnership with a fantastic, outstanding-rated secondary school in Canterbury to recruit a qualified English Teacher for a full-time position starting in September 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and high-achieving English department, teaching Key Stages 3-5 depending on experience. The role would suit an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher looking to begin their career in a well-established school.

Key Responsibilities:
-Teach English Language and Literature to pupils from KS3-KS5
-Plan, deliver and assess engaging, differentiated lessons
-Support pupil progress and contribute to a positive learning culture
-Uphold high standards of behaviour and classroom management

What We’re Looking For:
-Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ECTs welcome
-Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
-Ability to inspire, motivate and engage pupils of all abilities
-Excellent communication and classroom management skills
-Willingness to commute to or relocate to Canterbury

The School:
-A supportive department with a culture of collaboration
-Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
-Modern facilities and access to high-quality teaching resources
-Opportunities to join in on school trips and extra-curricular clubs & activities
-A well-regarded school with an outstanding Ofsted rating.

If you’re an enthusiastic English Teacher ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘apply now’ to forward your CV to us for consideration.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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