Teacher of English – April or September 2026 Start
Full Time | Permanent
ECTs Encouraged to Apply
At Teaching Personnel, we are delighted to support a thriving and rapidly expanding Hampshire secondary school in their search for a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, well‑resourced and high‑performing school that places staff wellbeing, professional growth and exceptional classroom practice at the heart of everything they do.
Whether you are seeking your next step or beginning your teaching career as an ECT, this school offers the perfect balance of support, challenge and opportunity.
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Why This Role?
The school is situated on a modern, spacious and beautifully landscaped site, featuring state‑of‑the‑art facilities, specialist classrooms and extensive outdoor learning areas. As a growing school with a strong reputation for excellence, they are expanding their English team to continue delivering high‑quality teaching across KS3 and KS4.
Here, teachers enjoy a calm, purposeful learning environment where excellent behaviour, high expectations and warm pastoral care work hand‑in‑hand to create the ideal setting for success.
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What Makes This School Stand Out?
This school is committed to ensuring teachers can focus on the core elements that matter most:
Planning, delivering and assessing learning.
Staff benefit from:
* Reduced bureaucracy and a clear Plan‑Deliver‑Assess model
* Centralised detentions and efficient behaviour systems
* Significantly reduced directed time
* An additional week of holiday in October
* A supportive SLT consistently visible around the school
* Strong pastoral structures that allow teachers to teach uninterrupted
* A friendly, collegiate staff team that values teamwork and shared success
Students enjoy engaging lessons, excellent resources and a rich extracurricular programme that broadens their horizons beyond the classroom.
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The Role – Teacher of English
The school is looking to appoint a dynamic English specialist who:
* Has strong subject knowledge across English Language and English Literature
* Creates enjoyable, challenging and well‑structured lessons
* Sets high expectations and supports students to reach their full potential
* Embraces teamwork and contributes positively to department life
* Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement
* Enjoys working with motivated students who behave exceptionally well
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
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What the School Offers
* A highly supportive and collaborative English department
* Opportunities for professional development and internal promotion
* Access to cutting‑edge technology and modern teaching spaces
* Exceptional behaviour across the school
* A nurturing culture where staff are valued, trusted and supported
* A vibrant campus featuring reading spaces, green areas, sports facilities, a forest school and more
This is a school where teachers thrive and where careers are nurtured. Many staff progress internally, shaping long‑term futures within a community they genuinely enjoy being part of.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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