Work For The Character Education Trust

The Character Education Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) that exists to provide outstanding education in schools in Kent. The key aim of our Trust is to give young people the tools they need to be well qualified to achieve success and well-being, and to have choices in adult life.

We aim to help young people develop good character strengths, reach their academic potential and discover where they excel. We believe in ‘Building Character and Creating Opportunities.

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Teacher of English (1 year Maternity Contract)

LOCATION: Aylesford School
ROLE: FULL-TIME
SCALE: MPS/UPS
OTHER DETAILS: 1 year Maternity cover until September 2025
REQUIRED: September 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17/06/2024
INTERVIEWS: As Arranged

We are seeking to recruit an excellent Teacher of English to join our team. The successful candidate must be talented and committed, with the character, skills and drive necessary to inspire our students and ability to deliver engaging lessons of the highest quality.

Our vision is to provide quality academic and ‘Character Education’ which develops confident young people who are successful learners and contribute to society.

Aylesford School is on a positive journey of improvement and needs talented and dedicated teachers who are committed to supporting a community of students, as reflected in our recent, positive Ofsted Inspection. If you want to work in an energetic team that is committed to the challenge, then this is the school for you. The students are great and need teachers who can give them the confidence they need to be successful. Aylesford School is currently in the process of joining a newly formed academy trust with Wrotham School.

The English department are a great team doing a brilliant job. They now need one further teacher to complete the team.

The position is suitable for either an experienced or newly qualified teacher within this supportive department.

This is a full-time position, however, flexible working hours could be considered, together with an additional responsibility allowance for the right candidate.

At Aylesford School what you think and what you do matters. Our most valuable resource is our staff and we invest heavily in your development.


At Aylesford School what you think and what you do matters. Our most valuable resource is our staff and we invest heavily in your development.

Applications

Teaching and Support Application Form – Download

Please email your application to Maria Abbott: maria.abbott@aylesford.kent.sch.uk. All applications will be considered individually upon receipt.

Equal opportunities employer

Aylesford School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Safeguarding

We are 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 an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Contact Aylesford School

We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Aylesford School such a desirable place to work.

We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.

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If this role is of interest and you’re excited about building character and creating opportunities we want to hear from you.

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