Current Vacancies

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC Scale 4/5 Points 7-17 £18,273 - £21,640 (pro rata from £24,294 - £28,770)

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Initial Fixed Term Contract for 1 academic year

The successful candidate will be part of our Learning Support team working with students who experience difficulties in accessing the curriculum. 

The objective of this post is to provide support to targeted individual students, small groups and classes during core subject lessons.  The needs of the students will vary; some will have special educational needs such as Dyslexia or ASD.  The successful candidate will generally work with small groups of students, within the main classroom, to ensure students’ progress and to boost their confidence.  The role will involve planning, preparing and delivering group work or team teaching with the main class teacher.  The successful candidate will also be expected to deliver interventions to targeted students focusing on pre and post teaching of set texts, exam skills and vocabulary.

The post holder will have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant to progress students’ learning and, with other professionals, support pupils’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing.  It is necessary for the candidate to have qualifications in Maths/Numeracy or English/Literacy equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2.  The post requires a good standard of education and an attitude which is positive and supportive towards young people. 

We seek to develop our staff through a professional growth model and treat everyone as an individual; we value personal strengths and qualities.  Our school is set in a 55 acre site midway between London and the Channel Ports and is easily commutable via major roads and motorways.  You will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent including discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC and enhanced pension contributions.   There is also a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Homewood Staff. 

More information on this successful school can be accessed on the following website www.homewood-school.co.uk alternatively please send an email to Megan Wanstall in Human Resources on vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk .

Closing date for applications: 25th November 2024 however early applications are encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

All our vacancies are posted on the Kent-Teach.com website.   Please click on the following logo to apply.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.  Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

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Teacher of Science

Required 26th August 2025

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking qualified teacher to join our thriving Science department. 

At Homewood School we encourage the use of a range of innovative teaching techniques and the successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed staff team who share a vision to succeed. In our modern facilities, our large science department teaches a variety of subjects and qualifications to develop our students up to Key Stage 5. Through a shared focus on teaching and learning, you will be a team player with the right attributes and focus for the day to day pressures that teaching brings.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced teacher you will bring your enthusiasm for your subject and your ability to inspire and transform the lives of young people.  Our additional facilities are excellent; with a School Farm to promote conservation work, green issues, environmental science and curriculum enrichment.  The department also has a rich programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.

It’s a competitive market out there and we want to know what it is that makes you the one for us. Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you! 

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent.  We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and the support you require to progress wherever you are in your career. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.

We are not accepting applications from employment agencies for this position but would be delighted to receive a direct application from you. 

All our vacancies are posted on the Kent-Teach.com website.   Please click on the following logo to apply.

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For any queries, please contact Megan Wanstall, Human Resources 01580 764222 Ext 2351 or email vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk.

Closing date: 6th December 2024 however an early application is encouraged as we review applications as we receive them. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.  Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

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Safeguarding Policy

School Workforce Privacy Notice

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974