English Teacher – Exceptional Secondary School Portsmouth

Are you a passionate and inspiring English Teacher seeking an exciting new opportunity

We are delighted to offer a full-time permanent position at a leading secondary school in Portsmouth starting this September.

About the School

This well-established secondary school is renowned for its academic excellence outstanding pastoral care and commitment to developing confident well-rounded learners. Both staff and students benefit from a supportive ambitious environment where achievement and wellbeing are equally valued.

What makes this school stand out

Engaged and Motivated Students
Students are intellectually curious enthusiastic and eager to learn. You will teach learners who enjoy exploring literature developing critical thinking skills and engaging in meaningful discussion.

Supportive Leadership
The Senior Leadership Team is experienced approachable and committed to staff development. Teachers are encouraged to innovate collaborate and grow professionally.

Work-Life Balance
Staff wellbeing is a priority. The school actively promotes a healthy work-life balance enabling teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons without unnecessary workload pressures.

Excellent Resources
The English department is well-resourced with access to modern teaching tools and a wide range of literary materials to enrich learning and inspire students.

Collaborative Department
You will join a forward-thinking and supportive English team where collaboration and professional dialogue are highly valued.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated English Teacher to make a meaningful impact. You will deliver engaging and challenging lessons that foster a love of literature language and critical thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3 4 and 5

• Plan and deliver engaging differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities

• Inspire students through creative and stimulating approaches to English

• Develop students analytical writing and communication skills

• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities

• Assess and monitor progress providing clear and constructive feedback

• Create a positive inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider school

• Contribute to extracurricular activities such as reading clubs writing competitions or theatre visits

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Is passionate about English and inspiring young people

• Holds a degree in English or a related subject

• Has QTS (or an equivalent teaching qualification)

• Has experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)

• Is an engaging and enthusiastic classroom practitioner

• Builds strong relationships with students and colleagues

• Is committed to high standards and ongoing professional development

Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Strong focus on professional development and career progression

• Access to excellent facilities and teaching resources

• A positive school culture that values staff wellbeing

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students academic and personal growth

To Apply

If you are an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher ready for your next challenge we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered.