English Teacher (For RARAR Alternative Provision)

• The Sittingbourne School

• MPS/UPS + TLR2

• Working in RADAR Alternative Provision

• September 2026 start

• Interviews: w/c 4^th May 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English teacher to join our fantastic RADAR team. You'll play a vital role in providing first class teaching to students, helping them re-engage with learning and build brighter futures. If you're resilient, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you.

This post carries a TLR2 for the candidate with the necessary skills and experience to help embed excellent teaching across Radar.

RADAR is a warm and welcoming KS3 and 4 alternative provision shared between Westlands School and The Sittingbourne School, established to help students who are struggling to positively engage with learning in a mainstream environment. Students are placed at RADAR for a fixed period to help them to develop positive learning habits before returning to their home school. Therefore, applicants will need to show enthusiasm for building positive relationships with students and a resilience to keep going, even when the students may have given up on themselves.

Visits to Radar are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Jade Ashcroft (Radar Manager). 

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jade Ashcroft, at jade.ashcroft@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Kent Teach advert for applications: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=155082