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Teacher of English - January 2022

Teacher of English - January 2022

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Kent

Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 October 2021

Job overview

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH.

Tel: 01892 521595 

E-Mail: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Jon Sparke


TEACHER OF ENGLISH

January 2022

This is an excellent opportunity for a first-rate Teacher of English to join a highly successful and collaborative department.  We welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers. An interest in teaching drama would be an additional benefit.

Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years. 

A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status

• 1,809 on roll including 371 in the Sixth Form

• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2012   

• World Class School Quality Mark in 2020    

• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results

• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed


Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer.  

Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.

We welcome pre-application visits to the school.

Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos. 

Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to visit the school informally or to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, please email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk or posted to the school by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE:  9am on Monday 18 October 2021

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced check.





About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

BELIEVING IN YOUNG PEOPLE

Bennett is a Church of England school with a record of providing outstanding education, rooted in tradition and preparing young people for the future. Our distinctive Christian identity and ethos inform our approach to living and learning.

We believe in the potential of every young person, academically and personally. Our faith in our students means that we aspire for excellence in all spheres. At Bennett, young people develop confidence in themselves. Confidence breeds success.

Bennett is a happy and vibrant community which fosters values and personal qualities in students. Courage and resilience, determination and perseverance, service to others, courtesy and consideration are put into practice in and out of lessons every day.

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

Outstanding teaching and impressive results are at the heart of Bennett’s success. We are rightly renowned for the excellent results Bennett students achieve at GCSE and a level. This is because our teachers are experts in their subjects, and because we expect hard work, excellent behaviour and a positive approach at all times.

TAKING PART AND ENJOYING

Learning beyond the classroom is a central part of Bennett life. Music and sport, travel and adventure, all play an important role in the life of Bennett students.

SIXTH FORM

We offer an excellent educational experience for sixth form students in a challenging and caring environment whilst also providing many opportunities for them to hone their interpersonal skills and confidence.

ABOUT THE ALTIUS TEACHING SCHOOL

The Altius teaching school alliance is dedicated to developing world class teaching. We are passionate about providing training for teachers that transforms the opportunities young people have. Teachers who have been inspired by high quality initial teacher training and professional development will inspire our students with their expert knowledge on how children can flourish. Nothing else is as important.

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Applications closed