English Teacher

The Howard School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher of English who is committed to excellence from January 2023. 

This post would suit an experienced or Early Career Teacher with good prospects for career development. The successful candidate will be a creative and dynamic practitioner who will be able to contribute to the development of our thriving English Department and help drive forward our agenda of continuous improvement. 

This is an exciting time to join The Howard with a number of significant changes planned for the near future that will support our move towards excellence. We have just opened a brand new Science and DT block in November 2021, which sees a fantastic £5m investment in The Howard School, from the Department of Education. This state-of-the-art block has already been a hit with pupils and staff, helping the pupils to further their learning in a purpose built environment. 

What we offer you? 

As a school, we are determined to ensure The Howard is the best school in Medway and beyond in which to teach, work and develop. Our success has been built on the commitment, professionalism, and aspirations of our staff.  

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about teaching. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our teachers and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on staff development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer: 

 • CareFirst - Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Flu Jabs

• Free Health Checks 

• Access EarlyPay

• Mindfulness Taster Sessions

• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses

• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham

• Wellbeing afternoons

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

 Our Vision 

As a school, our local and national reputation where our outcomes challenge the stereotypical view of underachievement in young men continues to grow, as does the perception that we hold to traditional values in standards of behaviour and uniform. We are an innovative and creative school, responding to the ever-changing needs of our students and the demands from higher education and employers. We have implemented a number of exciting changes in recent years to support our drive towards excellence. 

The Howard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates short-listed. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.  

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Applicants should apply via our online application process via TES online www.tes.com. 

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.  We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included. Applications for flexible working are also welcomed.