Teacher of English

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of English to join our highly successful, well-resourced and very popular English Department. We are interested in someone who will contribute positively to the full range of teaching in this 11 – 18 selective school.

We seek:

• A qualified English teacher able to teach KS3 and KS4; KS5 desirable but not essential
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is flexible, enthusiastic and innovative
• Excellent subject knowledge and a rigorous approach to assessment and learning
• A committed team member who will be willing to contribute to the wider school activities
• We will consider ECTs for this post
• We will consider flexible working arrangements

We offer:

• Enthusiastic and highly able students who “attain very high standards and make excellent progress” (OFSTED)
• A well-resourced English department, fully staffed by qualified specialists
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues, and a positive working environment
• A strong relationship with the local community with fast links to London and Europe
• Free on-site parking
• Benenden Healthcare Scheme
• Potential for on-site accommodation

Closing: 13th May, 2024 at 3:30pm (We reserve the right to close the recruitment process for the right candidate)

Interviews: 17th May, 2024

Appointment: 1st September, 2024

If you would like to find out more about the school please visit our website at www.gravesendgrammar.com. If you would like more information about joining the English team please contact mansonj@gravesendgrammar

If you would like to visit our school please contact the Headteacher’s PA Judith West on 01474 369506 or by e-mail to westj@gravesendgrammar.com. You can also obtain more information about us from our website gravesendgrammar.com 

We only consider GGS application forms and do not accept CVs. Application forms must be e-mailed to Lisa Walsh, HR at walshl@decustrust.com by 3:30pm on the closing date.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK. 

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school:

Gravesend Grammar School is an 11-18 selective boys grammar school with girls admitted to the Sixth Form. The most recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2015) judged the School as ‘Outstanding’.

We became an Academy on 1st August 2011 as part of The Decus Educational Trust (TDET).

The school is currently going through a period of expansion. We have built a 10 million pound facility to accommodate the additional students. We will continue to rise year on year until we admit 1500 students (7 forms of entry). This is a really exciting time in the history of the school and has the potential to provide succession opportunities for colleagues that want to progress in their careers.

We have a committed staff who provide opportunity and challenge in a caring environment and strive to ensure the students achieve the very best they can at all times. We also have strong working partnerships with parents, governors and the local community.

We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation.

April 2024