Job Description
English Teacher – Bournemouth
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £31,650 – £51,048 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Are you a passionate and motivated English Teacher ready for your next exciting opportunity? A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated educator to join its thriving team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community that places creativity, academic excellence, and staff development at its heart. The successful candidate will inspire a love of English Language and Literature, helping students build strong literacy, analytical, and communication skills that will serve them well throughout their education and beyond.
You will be joining a school that is committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential, supported by a collaborative environment and excellent professional development opportunities.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers looking for a new challenge and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) eager to begin their teaching journey in a nurturing and supportive setting.
The Role
As an English Teacher, you will:
- Deliver engaging and high-quality English Language and English Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 where applicable.
- Plan and prepare creative lessons that challenge and motivate students of all abilities.
- Foster a positive learning environment that encourages students to develop confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.
- Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support achievement.
- Differentiate lessons effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional educational needs.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and academic achievement within the classroom.
- Support students in preparing for GCSE examinations and achieving their academic goals.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, curriculum development, and extracurricular activities such as reading clubs, creative writing groups, or school productions.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
- Experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
- Strong subject knowledge in English Language and English Literature.
- A passion for literacy and the ability to inspire students to engage with a wide range of texts and genres.
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- The ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching, with a commitment to meeting individual student needs.
- An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one.
What the School Offers
- A positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
- Modern classrooms and excellent teaching resources.
- A collaborative English department committed to raising standards and sharing best practice.
- Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
- Clear pathways for career progression and leadership development.
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Access to contemporary facilities designed to support high-quality teaching and learning.
- Potential temporary-to-permanent opportunities for the right candidate.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting educators throughout every stage of their career. By working with us, you will benefit from:
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Flexible working opportunities tailored to your availability.
- Access to our user-friendly TP App, allowing you to manage bookings, update your diary, access school requests, and complete professional development training.
- Opportunities to work within some of the most reputable schools across Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.
- Dedicated support from experienced Education Recruitment Consultants.
- Comprehensive assistance throughout the registration, placement, and onboarding process.
- Access to a wide range of CPD courses to support your professional growth.
If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and helping them develop a lifelong appreciation of language and literature, we would love to hear from you.
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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.