To apply for any Teacher vacancy, please review the Recruitment Information & Application Forms page (the link is to the right-hand side).

St. John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and an online social media profile check.  This includes specific safeguarding responsibilities, as defined in the job description.  Our school’s dedicated Child Protection Policy can be viewed on:  https://www.stjohnscs.com/page/?title=Policies+and+Guidance&pid=11
Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

 

Head of Design & Technology

Required for September 2025
Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2b

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Design & Technology to lead a very successful team which delivers a very broad curriculum across our school and achieves excellent results both at KS4 and KS5.  This is a rare opportunity to join a very well-resourced and thriving department for a current or aspiring middle leader who wishes to lead and enhance a high-achieving team with a strong culture of professional learning and development.

Currently, alongside a broad KS3 Design Technology curriculum, across Key Stages 4 & 5 we offer a wide range of Technology-related courses such as GCSE & A Level Product Design, Level 2 & 3 BTEC Engineering, DIY Skills, Automotive Studies and GCSE Graphic Products. Therefore, to have the opportunity to teach in our thriving Catholic community, the successful candidate will be a well-qualified DT specialist with a passion for the subject as well as experience of delivering at least some (or all) of the courses listed above.

If you would like any further information or to arrange a tour of the school (strongly recommended), please do not hesitate to contact our HR Manager, Mrs Lynn O’Neill, (loneill@stj.kent.sch.uk).

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, kindly complete the Teacher Application Form and the three additional recruitment forms available on the link above.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 16th May

Teacher of Religious Education

Required for September 2025 (or earlier should the circumstances allow)
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated teacher of RE. The successful candidate will join one of the school’s most effective and respected departments, working and collaborating with an exceptionally committed and talented team of practitioners.

In addition to an exciting and enriching KS3 RE curriculum, the school offers GCSE Edexcel Religious Studies Specification A - Catholic Christianity and study of Judaism, and A Level OCR Religious Studies -  Philosophy, Ethics and Developments in Christian Theology. Furthermore, all KS5 students study Core RE.  The learning experiences students have in this subject and the resulting outcomes they achieve are exceptional.

This is an excellent and exciting time to join our school and to be part of an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and supportive team. Applications are invited from well-qualified and passionate RE specialists for this opportunity to teach in our thriving Catholic community. We are looking for a committed and talented member of staff who can demonstrate equal passion for the subject and working with our young students.  

For further information or if you would like to arrange a tour of the school (strongly recommended) please do not hesitate to contact our HR Manager, Lynn O’Neill (loneill@kent.sch.uk).

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, kindly complete the Teacher Application Form and the three additional recruitment forms available on the link above.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 16th May
Interview date: Week commencing  Monday 19th May