Maritime Academy in Rochester is seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join its team. This role is ideal for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to start or develop their teaching careers in a supportive and modern learning environment. With a strong focus on academic excellence and character development, Maritime Academy provides a unique opportunity to inspire students while growing professionally.
As part of the Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship program, international candidates are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to teach in the UK while benefiting from expert mentorship, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dynamic school community.
If you are an enthusiastic educator eager to make a difference, apply today and become part of a school dedicated to nurturing confident, respectful, and responsible young individuals.
About Maritime Academy
Maritime Academy’s mission is to offer a unique opportunity for students to learn in a modern setting while upholding traditional values. The school is committed to ensuring that students develop confidence, respect, and responsibility, equipping them to face the challenges of modern society.
Making Excellence a Habit
To truly transform life chances, Maritime Academy focuses on transforming individuals by developing effective habits that support students in achieving success both within the Academy and beyond. The expectation is that students will strive for excellence in academic performance and work diligently to become the best members of the school community.
Position: English Teacher
Salary: £32,000 to £55,000 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Rochester, UK
What skills and experience we’re looking for
This role is for January or Easter 2025, depending on the successful candidate’s availability.
We are recruiting an English Teacher to join our team in our brand new school in Frindsbury, Rochester.
The successful candidate will be qualified English Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning, ready to embrace new ideas and have a positive outlook together with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be an effective classroom practitioner who is able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments. As a member of our staff, you will have high expectations for achievements and behaviour, and will be dedicated to ensuring our students are actively engaged with school, making progress and aspire to become life-long learners.
Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching English.
Benefits
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Environment: A brand new school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Start or advance your teaching career with Maritime Academy —— APPLY NOW!
Application Deadline
February 21, 2025 (11:59pm)