Teacher of English in Maidstone

Teacher of English

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 01 December 2025
• Location: Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: fcb92c57-ccaa-4687-ae57-46160c7d43db

Summary

What skills and experience we\’re looking for

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance, with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Please be aware that this role is based at the Bearsted College.

At Leigh Academy Snowfields, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We\’re looking for a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational Teacher of English to join our team at Bearsted College.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive academy community, committed to providing exceptional education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You\’ll play a key role in delivering a bespoke curriculum, using a Primary Teaching Model to help every learner reach their full potential within our state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Leigh Academy Snowfields at Cranbrook College?

• Outstanding Facilities: Teach in a modern, purpose‑built environment designed to support high‑quality SEN provision.
• Inclusive Culture: Work with a passionate and supportive team who share your commitment to inclusive education and celebrate every success, big or small.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape innovative approaches to teaching within a forward‑thinking academy trust.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Primary teachers, those with SEN setting experience, and dedicated Secondary Subject Specialists, as we value all mainstream teaching experience and do not require specific SEN qualifications.

If you\’re a dedicated English Teacher ready to inspire, empower, and support students to achieve their very best, we\’d love to hear from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.