Job Description

English Teacher - Secondary School

Location: Folkestone, Kent Contract: Full Time Long-Term / Permanent Start Date: September 2026

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a secondary school based in Folkestone, Kent, to recruit an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher for the new academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate English Teacher looking to join a supportive school and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English lessons, supporting students to develop their confidence in English Language and Literature and contributing positively to the wider English department.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Support students of varying abilities and learning needs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for a qualified English Teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential.

You must hold QTS or a recognised UK teaching qualification and have experience teaching English within a secondary school environment.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced English Teacher or a strong ECT looking to secure your next role from September, we would love to hear from you.

We have a policy of responding to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications received, individual feedback may not always be possible. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.