Teacher of English

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Join a Leading Trust in Education

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through English language and literature? Join a thriving school in West Sussex

that is proud to be part of Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the country’s most respected multi-academy trusts. With 45

schools across the region, TKAT offers exceptional professional development, strong leadership support, and a collaborative

network of educators committed to excellence.

About Thomas Bennett Community College

Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school at the heart of the Crawley community,

serving families across the town and the wider West Sussex area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a

strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,200 students,

including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve

their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum

across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated colleagues. Strong relationships with parents, local

organisations, and the wider community underpin the school’s work, while students are encouraged to demonstrate aspiration,

resilience, respect, and pride in both their achievements and their community.

The Role of the

Teacher of English

* Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking

* Prepare students effectively for GCSE English Language and Literature, ensuring strong progress and outcomes

* Plan and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners, providing appropriate challenge and support

* Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching

* Contribute to the ongoing development of the English curriculum and collaborate with colleagues across the department, school,

and Trust

* Lead or support extracurricular opportunities that promote literacy and a passion for English beyond the classroom

What We’re Looking For

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

* Experience of, or strong understanding of, teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4

* A passion for English and the ability to inspire and engage students

* Strong classroom management and organisational skills

* A reflective, collaborative approach to teaching and professional development

* Commitment to contributing positively to the wider school and Trust community

As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our staff enjoy

* Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust

* Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement

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Generous Pension Scheme

Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing

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Wellbeing Support

Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme

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Family Friendly Leave

Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities

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Tailored CPD

Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression

To find out more, visit our website here [https://www.thomasbennett-tkat.org/] or contact the school office on 01293 526255

[tel:01293%20526255] or admin@tbcc-tkat.org [admin@tbcc-tkat.org]

Our Commitment

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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.

Flexible working

We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value

individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage

applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.