English Teacher – KS3 & KS4
Maidstone
Part-Time – 3 Days per Week
Maternity Cover
September 2026 / ASAP Start
MPS / UPS
Interviews Available Immediately
Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a part-time opportunity from September?
A successful Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Kent is looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join its established English department on a part-time, fixed-term basis covering maternity leave.
This is a 3-day-per-week position and would be an excellent opportunity for either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to join a supportive and collaborative department.
The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that develop students' confidence in English Language and Literature while supporting strong academic progress.
The school has an established and experienced staff body and prides itself on providing a supportive, team-focused working environment. Staff are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate across departments and access opportunities for continued professional development.
The successful English Teacher will:
Hold QTS or an appropriate teaching qualification
Have strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature
Be confident teaching English across KS3 and KS4
Plan and deliver engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
Work collaboratively as part of an established English department
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
Be available for 3 days per week
The Role
Position: Teacher of English
Location: Kent
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Hours: Part-Time – 3 Days per Week
Start: September 2026 / ASAP during Term 1
Salary: MPS / UPS
Interviews: Available immediately
Applications are welcomed from both experienced English Teachers and ECTs.
The school is looking to interview as soon as possible and may appoint before the advertised closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you are interested in this part-time English teaching opportunity, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Philosophy Education to discuss the position in more detail.
Philosophy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients
Salary description
£150.00 - £300.00 per day