Teacher of English

What skills and experience we're looking for About the role Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven English Teacher to join us from January 2026. Following our recent successful GOOD Ofsted inspection, this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with outstanding teaching skills to join our journey of continued improvement. As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to believe in their own ability. What the school offers its staff Cleeve Park is a place where traditional values meet innovation. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you. We are a popular 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre. Professional Development & Wellbeing If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you. We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are engaging and rewarding to work with. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. We welcome applications from current students working towards QTS/PGCE who will be entering into their ECT year from September. As an ECT you'll receive fantastic mentoring at the school, and also be part of a trust-wide ECT programme to give you the best start in your teaching career. You will have access to a range of professional development opportunities within the academy and also across the wider Trust, tailored to your career aspirations and areas for development. Next Steps If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O’Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates apply. Download details & an application form from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025 Anticipated Interview date: 15th December 2025 Commitment to safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. #J-18808-Ljbffr